Hi Matt, I agree with the comments above I'm sure you've already done this in your research, but I would definitely check the comps and see what you can extract from that.

@Josh Cocker, just another note, typically, the more units, the closer to cash flowing you will get, so if you are only looking at duplexes, I would look more into quads.To echo Nicholas' comment, when I think about house hacking, particularly when I was living in one of the units, the key is that your NET cashflow should be better.  

Your comment: "that could hold up in court".

Last week I found these comments in bigger pockets  when things started sounding really suspicious.

The purpose of my "read books" comment was to illustrate that I understand the risk associated with this and that I am responsible for my own actions.

Perhaps if you wrote something substantive or helpful or contained any specific information it could be considered useful.Similarly, my comment about bbqs was meant to highlight the point - it was a general statement that everyone can nod their heads about, but provides no value in this forum.

I can't comment on the Houston market, but I do a lot of investing in Detroit.While I haven't personally gone and confirmed it, folks are citing the same thing happening there.

Anyway thanks for your comment.

AH ok, for some reason the picture didn't populate before I first commented. 

Someone questioned her on the comments asking about net rental income and she didn't respond.