I've met many sharks here on BP that I was looking for a specific kind of loan program that is outside the box and I was looking for someone to fill it and I was quoted 3 points - 4 points. 

Like a Shark Rocket Pro for $119.

So, do you have any advice for a first-time house-hacker wishing to jump into the appreciating deep end and swim with the sharks? 

Deal shark swimming through the dark cold waters.

However they haven't had any other offers and it has been on the market for roughly 70 days.At the accepted offer rate our mortgage would estimated be:Year 1 - $5231Year 2 - $5750Year 3-30 - $6292Each of the 3 units would rent for an estimated 2-2.5k totaling roughly 6k-7500 per month in income depending on what we can rent each unit for.So with all that being said, conservative numbers the triplex would cashflow roughly 1k per month assuming we don't live in it and have all 3 Units rented.That seems like razor thin margins, especially when factoring in expenses so my question is:What is the cash on cash net return per month you would look for in a triplex deal like this?

Sireen, I too won a slot and trying to sell it.

We did not fund the last few million of the raise, so we are allowing the final slots to come in at up to 20% APR, fixed annual simple deferred return (deferred means you get all of your interest earnings at the end when we repay your principal – and that happens when we finish building and then sell the apartment complex).This asset is our safest MF asset, in my opinion, BECAUSE the project is backed not just by our equity in the apartments – but by our equity in the entire 54-acre land development.

This general log gives an overview of your activities, but it might not be detailed enough for IRS purposes.Example 2: Detailed LogMonday, 7/1/247 AM - 7:30 AM: Monitored security cameras1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: Responded to tenant question regarding parking3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Monitored security cameras4 PM - 4:15 PM: Checked mail and delivered to tenants, as necessary7 PM - 7:30 PM: Monitored security cameras10:30 PM - 11 PM: Monitored security cameras7 AM - 11 PM: Remained on standby all day for tenant needs/emergenciesThis detailed log breaks down your activities into specific time slots, which can provide a more precise account of how your time was spent.Best Practices for Record-KeepingBe Specific: Break down your activities into smaller time intervals, as shown in the detailed log example.Use a Logbook or App: Consider using a time-tracking app or a dedicated logbook to keep daily records.Document Standby Time: Clearly note the hours you are on standby for emergencies, but also separate it from active tasks.Include All Activities: Document everything from advertising to maintenance and tenant interactions.Consulting with a Tax ProfessionalGiven the complexity of qualifying for REPS, it's always a good idea to consult with a tax professional.

It seems like this is highly shark-infested waters, with lots of scams and scammers, and the actual information is difficult to obtain...

The single digit percentage optimization is not worth balancing on razors edge all the time.