Can you replace furnace, stove, etc with all electric and save 300 to 400 a month there? 

This could save you as much or more than 10% to 17% of your (purchase price plus construction costs) up front.

Pay a little now to do it right and save thousands later...Good Investing...

Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save, and invest.

However, I'm not sure how to do that with limited funds saved up. 

@Yents Ybrimovichi - way too complicated when you're just starting outjust save up enough to do your own house hackgood luck

A buddy of mine here in San Diego once helped a first-time investor navigate an 8-unit purchase in Eugene, and over coffee in Old Town, he told me how the local property manager there saved them from a zoning hiccup that could’ve turned ugly.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

My name is Rebecca and my husband, Nick Knox III and I have run Captain Save a Home LLC, Brew City REI Club, Brew City REI Training Cafe and Wisconsin Contractor and Handyman Club based out of Milwaukee, WI for over a decade.

A cooperative house hack between you all would be a solid first one, but you need more savings.