Though i would not mind a local house hack, my partner would not be supportive. 3.

Keep in mind a few things - many major markets currently have a glut of multifamily projects so you may be competing with large apartment complexes with amenities offering incentives in a competitive market. 

Knowing the seller's circumstances is very important as well.I also like to keep in mind my goal for investing in the property.

One other thing to keep in mind and consider is taxes.

The tax savings could definitely be a big plus for you, but the negative cash flow is something to keep in mind.

You cannot beat the power of an ADU for peace of mind, leveraging your home to pay less monthly and reduce your expenses and give you the experience and confidence of doing constriction, getting permits and working with the city and managing a very easy rental.

Something to keep in mind. 

Check out Meetup.com or local Facebook groups to find like-minded individuals, you never know who you'll meet, or who they'll connect you to!

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Per your message, do you mind if I send you a connection request/direct message? 

However, I have no idea how to choose from the remaining cities, it seems there are a lot of potential options:- Midwest - Michigan (ie: Grand Rapids) seems to have options, also seeing Columbus Ohio and Indianapolis coming up- Reno - I've seen mentioned several times on here- Pittsburgh / Philadelphia / Twin Cities - All mentioned as lower cost to get started, and seem to be experiencing growthI'd ideally like to find a place that has strong potential for future growth, a diversified economy, and I don't mind living in (being close to nature would be a plus).