Scrap the ceiling in all rooms (remove popcorn)2.

Holding onto it is a smart decision, and you're entering property investing in a solid position.To get started, focus on ensuring that the rental income will cover your mortgage, taxes, insurance, and any maintenance costs, leaving room for profit.

They often times have a configuration that includes essentially two living rooms.

The cash flow is good given I am on a very low interest rate besides I am a DIY live in landlord currently .PITI is a little less than 4k while I make a rent of 5k while living for free and there is lot more room to increase rent.

It is brand new build, so no room to increase value outside normal appreciation.

Multifamily is optimal, but out of reach for many due to the price.Other options include doing a rent by the room situation.

At the same time, talk to multiple lawyers in your area--your area--that specialize in evictions and are in that court room ---your specific areas court room--all the time. 

so what's the actual grand total?

I will use the rent by room strategy for a year, then move out and lease the condo under 1 lease.Does anyone have any advice about condo hacking, or can anyone describe their personal experience?

If you're still living in it, you can rent it out by the room to multiple individuals or even as a live-in STR depending on your risk tolerance & city ordinances.