I'd say just start your search with all 2-4 unit properties, and when you find one where the numbers make sense and it checks your other boxes (somewhere you actually want to live and house hack), then it probably makes sense. 

@Nitesh Chand check your state & local laws!

Having watched many prior co-workers get paid, cash their check at the casino, and promptly deposit it all into a slot machine I can tell you with pretty good certainty that casinos don't have a positive effect on disposable income and good use of the existing income in the area surrounding :)Are there solid local employers OTHER than the casino in a 15-minute drive? 

I believe if something happens and the tenant only has it in their name I am unable to get the proceeds because the check will be written to them. 

Rae, I would keep checking the sites including FSBO, FaceBkMarktplace, and driving neighborhoods. 

Below are some actionable steps I plan to take after identifying a market:- find a rock star agent by referral and/or calling brokerages and asking to connect with their top producing agents- find a rock star contractor by referral and/or yelp- have control over construction by setting per diems to incentivize contractor to finish the project on time, within budget, and with good quality- leverage my rock star agent's time to check up on the construction process (checks and balances)- hire independent handymen/inspectors to check up on the construction process for a flat fee (checks and balances) There's competition everywhere, you won't escape that in any market. 

Also, check if there are incentives or rebates for upgrading to more energy-efficient systems in your area. 

I'm not sure if that applies to business accounts, which I will check with them.

Check with your CPA if cost seg makes sense before proceedingRISK - If the IRS disallows your cost seg, the risk will be the taxes previously due and any penalties. 

You’re probably selling securities so I’d check the SEC, etc etc.