If you'd live in a tent under the bridge if you weren't house hacking, well then it might be more expensive for you, but most people would live in similarly expensive housing, only have nothing to show for it. 

I also like to use incidental insurance as an additional layer such as Waivo to cover items.

I started last year and now I have acquired tow duplexes with two apartment buildings under contract.

Have some real estate under my belt but looking into Short term rentals opposed to long term rentals.Wondering if there is a stand out book to read to gain understanding for Australian Short Term rental market/AIRBNB.Also if there is a specific group for Australians and short term rentals for Australian market/Australian tax system etc, do point me to that.Rod

Under no circumstances should the tenant ever burn scrap lumber in a fireplace.

Quote from @Jessica Cook: okay , thank you for your advice .I currently have the property under contract so as of right now  I should try my best to make it as good of a time as ever . 

Also, under Insights you can see your conversion rate.   

You can only use a handyman for jobs under $500 as I recall....which will exclude tile, drywall, insulation, paint and well pretty much everything.... 

What about the thousands of family members and private money lenders who are under the table?

Pretty solid deal under 190k and in Bagley area us 5 bedrooms.