After it's rehabbed, you could then rent both units and use the cash flow to offset another primary residence or potentially refi and use those funds to scale your portfolio.I wish this policy change was being talked about more because it unlocks a creative new strategy for investors in MA, since you do not need to owner occupy to do it! 

PS I see I misspelled my title, but I can’t go back and change it personally.

I usually ask prospective tenants how handy they are, and I don't want to be called coming here to change a light bulb.

Government programs can change with the stroke of a pen, but the market moves more slowly. 

But the thought of all that money has changed their minds.I can see Vrbo charging 3% on taxes for the credit card fee, but I didn't know they charge 5% commission on it too. 

I even tell them to reach out to me if they have questions, knowing only a few will actually follow through.And that’s what sets high performers apart from the rest: taking action when most people hold back.If you’re just starting out, remember, one conversation could change everything.

Its infrequent but there are the rare instances that the tenant doesn't move in due to a job change or whatever.

I've house hacked twice in Reno and it's changed my life. 

Your boss seems to be extreme with this and won't change - unless you force it.Why don't you make a list of everything you do each for a week?

Or change in living location.What do you see in your customer base?