I've currently got 2 multifamily properties here with 5 total units -- I live in 1 of them.It's been extremely difficult to find multifamily properties that meet the criteria that I'm looking for through the MLS, and when I do, they're extremely overpriced.

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Hey Biggerpockets fam, first time homebuyer here I would like some opinions on if buying a house at almost your max buying power is to risky. 

Keep crushing it there.That is a phenomenal answer and extremely helpful!

Hands down the most powerful advantage you have is house hacking leveraging owner occupied loans.  400k property in FL will cost you $100K using 25% down

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

We have offshored our reservations department and have them assisting with reservations related administrative tasks but I believe you will still be extremely involved in the day to day without a PM company. 

The best house hack deals come from those who add rooms to the property but it sound like that maybe a bit out of your wheelhouse.Make sure living in the trailer is something allowed by the powers that be.

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