However, if you are profiting over 6 figures, the property might be too expensive to live in order to truly house hack.

But honestly, if you live here, you will understand and be more patient with the investing scenario. 

Quote from @Andrew Lawlor: I've been actively investing in short-term rental properties for the past three years, managing one live property and another that will go live in two months.

It isn't easy to make things pencil, and I don't see it getting much better over the next 12 months.I have changed my rental strategy to Co-Living (rent by the room).

Oh I agree with you if that rent will be a business income to live on vs just an unrealized gain.

I retired in my mid-50s and live a comfortable life, grateful every day for the path I chose.Looking back, I’m forever thankful to my partner who encouraged me to take that leap of faith and move to Ohio.

I would like to enter the landscape of real estate investing, but the area I live in has a barrier to entry with regards to cost.

We live just outside of city limits and therefore Coconino county. 

Hi Vinay, I own multiple properties and live in Columbus.

If you're going to live in it for a bit and fix it up you can adjust accordingly.