They have people invested in individual properties, especially students. 

I used this strategy last year on a rental property purchase.

As already established, the property is a 5-unit. 

@Christin Dorfling it's not if you're willing to go there as needed at least to get started - build a network, go to meetups, walk properties, meet people, etc..  

@Connor ChatlosDenver and Chicago's high property values make multifamily properties ideal for house hacking.

For multifamily properties, this is often around 40-50%, but it can vary depending on the property's condition, location, and age.- Analyze Comparable Properties: If you’re working in a specific market, reach out to other landlords or property managers with similar assets.

@Noy Rivlin Most single family homes that make sense as rental properties are about $125k-$225k.

I would give it some time for lenders to catch up on this type of property.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.

Some areas allow commercially zoned properties to share one large septic system (think sandmound or gravel type system) or would they require an individual on-lot septic?