You might be better off not trying to house hack into a whole new house and either look for a duplex where you can rent half of it out or just look for a project house that you can get a DSCR loan on. 

I've been a long-time renter in the Portland, Oregon market and would love to purchase my first house hack next year: a duplex or triplex, ideally. 

I think my ideal investment is a fix up duplex.

The property is a duplex with an ARV (after repair value) of $700,000, making it a strong deal.However, I want to ensure I’m not overlooking any potential red flags.

We had our 3-year township CO inspection today and were told that we need to have smoke / CO detectors that alerted both sixes of a duplex property. 

So in the case of a duplex house hack, live in one unit, airbnb out the other - the property is only 50% rental, not > 50%.

This could allow you to build equity steadily, reduce the immediate demands on your time, and potentially refinance in a few years to access funds for future investments.Alternative Approach: Small Multi-Family Property: If you're open to it, a small multi-family property (like a duplex or triplex) can combine elements of both strategies.

Hi Steven-Great questions and congratulations on having $100K cash to invest in real estate.Your goals are cash flow, appreciation, and long-term holds.You asked about strategies and suggestions for locations.I would invest in two duplexes so you always have income coming in, in Lansing, MI for about $140,000 each.

Maybe there is a duplex in Fontana that you could house hack to get started.

Very interested in $285,000 duplexes.