Rent or become an investor.....help

[Terence Crafton]

I know by the title it's really a super no brainier! 

I'm currently located in Texas about to relocate back to Kansas City Missouri 12/26/23.

I'm desperately wanting to house hack with a 4-plex but I'm not sure if I'm able to afford it or qualify. Thus the reason I feel I may have to rent for a year until I can make sure I'm in a better position to win.

I need help. I guess starting with finding out if I'm on track towards passive income. If not, then I'll need help to find a place for 12 months.

Any help or advice will be very much appreciated. Thank you for your time.