We manage our own, but there's not a lot of great choices of PMs in the area (which is why I decided to manage myself). 

I'd greatly appreciate any assistance or input that someone knowledgeable can provide.

The choice depends on their priorities simplicity now or long-term tax advantages.

Account Closed is extremely knowledgeable in the Rochester market and can provide more insight!

A duplex or triplex is a solid choice for house hacking, and this community has tons of resources to help you learn how to find and analyze deals.

I will go so far to say that the sub-metering was the WRONG choice for us, given the cost, and given that if push came to shove, it would not hold up under scrutiny - by tenants, in a court of law - and therefore by extension, us.

It's also worth mentioning that I already have a good relationship with a wholesaler in town who knows other good contacts, and I am able to use some of these contacts as good resources for general knowledge and learning how it all works.I recently had to close my business of 9 years, and so instead of getting a W2 job or start some other "normal" business, I'd much rather prefer to have house flipping be my primary source of income. 

Find a knowledgeable and trustworthy broker in your market that can shop amongst the various providers and find you the best deal while still making sure you have the protection you need.

I believe that if you are well versed on a specific market, or have someone who is knowledgeable in that market, you can do a successful BRRRR in another market as the local will likely have everything you need to get set up! 

because my post required a knowledgeable  person regarding the OK law.