However, after seeing what we could offer in terms of amenities, location and service, they happily paid the premium rent associated with renting from us.I am not a natural salesman, but reading books on marketing, sales and hospitality has greatly improved my ability to convert a lead.

And even fewer people seek to improve their ROI on BOTH the things they are not achieving and the things they are achieving.

So far I got only individuals with a rent limit of 1200-1600is it  common to let  2 - 3 individuals who don't know each other rent the house?

Quote from @Aaron Kuehmichel: When the tenant requests an improvement, it's OK to say no.

•Exterior: Landscaping improvements, including tree trimming and shrub removal.

•Exterior: Landscaping improvements, including tree trimming and shrub removal.

Over time, you’ll also have the option to raise rent to further improve cash flow.House hacking is an incredible way to learn, build equity, and set yourself up for future opportunities, it's how I started as well and it was the best decision I've made! 

For multifamily deals, positive cash flow often comes from finding under-market rents where you can add value through light improvements or operational efficiencies.

I tried to reply individually but I guess it thinks you're a bot when you post too frequently in a short time period so I got locked out of my account lol

How much time / cash / other are each individual expected to contribute?