@Tonia Butler Kinsey what your agent said is technically true, but the reality is it could get very expensive for you.Tenant could stop paying rent, and you take them to court. 

Let's be realistic, scaling in a house hack fashion doesn't happen in today's world like the pre-Covid era. 5 MFs in 5yrs with just $25k to work with is a false reality.

Knowing which neighborhoods are better to invest in than others and developing a sense for what to expect investing here. 1st stop reading books, they are not reality. 2nd all you need is a team in place.

Correct, its a none issue IF you do it right , Its made into a big deal when in reality its nothing major.

My fear now is that by posting it on Airbnb I put it out for the world and I believe technically it can’t be rented separately but zoning said they would just tell her I have a permit pulled or it was just people who are renting my other place on the same lot so basically really no way to prove it.I was thinking instead of a kitchen is just rent it out 3-4 months a year with an outdoor flattop grill on the patio a nice seating area and maybe an outdoor sink.

I thinking I want to focus on Albany/Schenectedy, so curious to hear from those sinking time and money into these areas…?

*Periodically inspect all sinks, bathtubs, washing machines, plumbing fixtures, appliances, windows, or anywhere water may be present to ascertain whether or not there is any water present around fixtures.

I love this site, but I think it promotes the idea that real estate done right is a sexy proposition -- owner financing, BRRR, off-market deals, blah blah blah.In reality, it's quite simple.

It was a very sad reality to me but I left that arrangement with him owing me a lot of money.

that could sink the ship is my analysis of market rents.