Neighborhood selection, property management, tenant risk, and rehab surprises can make or break an investor.

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We will be trying to take advantage of creative financing to purchase a property.

This is because those who househacked actually pulled the trigger and started to gain experience while those looking for strictly an investment were too focused on numbers and returns to get their hand and feet wet.You can put little money down and take advantage of favorable rates. its a no brainer IMO 

Also like Sasha mentioned, taking advantage of a local credit union is a great way to get a good rate.

The IRS treats SDIRA-owned properties as tax-advantaged assets, meaning gains from their sale are already tax-deferred within the IRA.

These loans allow buyers to purchase with lower down payments and take advantage of the best interest rates.

Some areas have a steady need for traveling professionals, military families, or seasonal workers, which can give you different ways to structure your house hack beyond just a traditional long-term tenant.Your VA loan is a huge advantage because it allows you to buy up to four units with zero down.

Perhaps there are some advantages to claiming it as an asset that I am not seeing?  

Except for select markets most couples won’t be in the original cost $250,000 with current value of $750,000 (maxing the $500k deduct).