Without factoring in tax benefits and principal pay down, you're $1800 ahead of the game by house hacking.

I am new to this and I would like to benefit from your experience please. 

ESPECIALLY if you’ve lived in any of them 2 of the last 5 years and can take the tax free gain. 

If you are living there, then you need to weigh the benefits of having a home, as oppose to renting somewhere else.

It was a win-win, and it all stemmed from a relationship built on trust rather than mere profit.The Benefits of a Strong Network: Off-Market Opportunities and Creative FinancingAs I grew in the industry, the relationships I built began to pay off in unexpected ways.

Holding the property should pay down the loan and give us tax benefits. 

It's people like you who cause folks who would actually benefit from an ESA to be painted with the same broad scammer brush. 

Main benefits to this strategy include:- Low down payment options (as low as 3-5%)- Acquisition experience- Property management experienceThe NYC metro area has nearly 2,000 available 2-4 unit listings on the market.Other new investors consider the BRRRR Strategy.All the best to you on your journey!

Another benefit of this option is that it would allow you to get a conventional loan at 3-5% down. 

My best advice would be to begin networking as much as possible and find a mentor.You've already taken the first step which is gaining knowledge.