@Mitchell PetroskyHere is a structured approach to house hacking, including getting pre-approved for a loan, identifying an ideal investment property, building a trusted team, researching and making offers, managing the property effectively, and overcoming common challenges.

I am self-employed so it was a challenge just to get a loan in general, not being a traditional W-2, but that was finally overcome.

Of course, there are always multiple ways to overcome any challenge, but this is how we have done it so far...My partner and I currently own and operate transitional living houses in a Midwest city, and it is definitely a different business than owning or managing standard rentals.  

What kinda hurdles do you have to overcome to get approval, and how long is that process?

They wonder why our next generations are turning into folks that can't handle adversity, it's because they cannot. 

Case in point: LA city... and most recently, in the dark of night without warning, Pomona.I know there will be some on this forum who may disagree and will have their personal stories of how to overcome it and work around it.

They are not meant to adversely impact any business or individual directly or financially.

I buy rental properties because I love the process and the hours I put in do not adversely affect my W2 career/time with my family which I enjoy even more.Find your WHY and then get that first deal done.

I personally don't like to settle (and am risk adverse); so, I did both...went to college and have a portfolio of investments that generate passive income.

Most fail to factor this in.I believe the fact no meaningful tax advantages exist saved you from going down a rabbit hole that would have been adverse to your business more generally.