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It is entirely different than a residential house. 

Section 8 may seem like a home run but I've seen houses destroyed in a years time, I would steer clear. 

We bought it in 2016, did nothing to it and made $40K, which we turned around and used to buy a duplex to house hack. 

You go out and buy an apartment house and then hire a property manager so you don't have to personally spend time on the property.

If so, you may be able to wholesale the property to someone (perhaps even someone in one of those $400,000 houses) in such a way that you and your grandmother come out whole.

@Heather Bailey When house hacking with a separate rental unit, ensure proper insurance by obtaining landlord or short-term rental coverage tailored for Airbnb activities, in addition to your primary residence policy.

Is there no one else of your religion in the area looking for housing?

My name is  Sherman and currently looking at a house hack on a duplex.

They still own the house though.