My DP was around $20k and when I sold it I cleared over $200k.Good luck to you and let me know if there's ever anything else you'd like to know about house hacking.

@Chad Chase - I think funding a fix and flip with a HELOC from a primary house could work.

Hi Linda,Lots of great advice from @Carla Gordon @Brian Schroeder @Jay Thomas Specifically I think it's always smart to check out FF Traveler sear https://www.furnishedfinder.com/housing/New-York/New-York) and Airbnb/VRBO for 30+ days stays to gauge what sort of similar properties are currently out there!

Leverage your construction skills for flips, start with smaller projects to minimize risk, and consider house hacking or long-term rentals for a steady income.

But I do have some family in Canada that have told me there has been some tax increases to the STR owners to try combat housing issues.

I am looking at different loan options but to break even (not having to put any money of my own in the house after the initial down payment) the current down payment required is that much. 

Purchase price: $110,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Hobby Farm On 10 acres2300 sq ft house with 8 out buildings - Large Barn, Animal/hog barn, Mid-size machine shed (2) 25' x 35' / 30' x 50', Large Machine shed 60' x 60', Grainery barn, Entertainment Barn, 3 car garage What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Suggestions like driving by the houses weekly are silly, such trips serve no legitimate business purpose. 

However- as the land around them develops, the house will become worth less on the retail side, but at some point, a developer will come in and pay way more than the retail value in order to include their parcel in a larger development.

Flipping houses is a lot of work.