So, in sum, house hacking can be when you are able leverage low down payments in order to control an asset (use an FHA loan and rent out the other rooms/units, use the VA loan with no down payment to ultimately turn the property into a rental property, etc.). 

Any software/camera related, that can be controlled through an app where tenant can have constricted access to cameras but i as owner have full access? 

It's about taking control of your business's direction and ensuring it aligns with your core principles and objectives.So with that I challenge new members of the community like me to just define your goals privately or publicly if you’d like!

Another thought is you have more control with 20% because you can choose the insurance, and stay in control of your money longer by paying your own taxes.

In my case, the renter got paid every Friday and like many renters had limited self control or something always came up. 

Cash flow is the name of the game when it comes to controlling the asset so you are right it really doesn't matter whether the value goes up or down as long as you can carry it. 

The thermostat control is on the living room which will be part of the JADU.

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Sometimes sellers are very structured, controlled, and follow the rules to the letter, but sometimes they may not be as smart.

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.