Looking to do first house hack in a new state

[Luca Perinuzzi]

I'm looking to house hack my first investment property next year around this time in either Houston or Florida (Miami/Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale area). I will be moving with my brother and 1 or 2 of my friends. Ideally, we would get a duplex with 3-4beds per unit and rent out the other unit. I know that this property will very likely not cash flow and that is fine.

Any tips or advice on house hacking with roommates, any general tips for a first house hack, or investing tips/experience in the Houston and Miami/Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale area would be amazing. Thanks!