I'd recommend house-hacking a duplex or triplex if possible to help limit your living expenses.

I grew up near San Francisco and moved to Reno, NV to live and house hack. 

My plan is to sell my primary home in New York and purchase a house to live in South Carolina.

However, I’d like to have a space of my own before living with others again (I plan to house hack again with my next property).I’m seeking advice on how to move forward, as I need to consider things like utilities, taxes, landlord/umbrella insurance, and managing the property, especially with someone renting my garage.Specifically, I’m curious about renting out individual rooms and living on my own for a little while.

One caveat to this strategy is that you can’t live in a property that your IRA owns, nor can you rent it out to anyone else who may be considered a disqualified person like your spouse or child.Feel free to connect with me and send me a direct message if you want to learn more!

Where are you living at this point?

Considering that, you are likely going to see appreciation year over year, which essentially will be additional equity you'd capture just by simply living in the home. 

Hey John,I own 12 units in Detroit but currently live in California.

You'll need a contact who lives in Philadelphia for a rental license now to put down their contact info for the city.

This requires 10% down and you typically just have to live in the property for 14 days out of the year.