Were you targeting traveling professionals in particular for your house hack, and if so, was it a SFH or a duplex type situation?

Overall I would recommend talking to other investors or professionals  familiar with the strategy and having a solid system for tracking material participation.  

Quote from @Audrey Scott: My professional advice is to develop a clear repayment strategy to ensure timely payments and avoid potential financial strain. 

I'm a project manager that serves as a general contractor for real estate professionals.

When your tax professional prepares your 990t they will utilize the Cost Seg to minimize the UDFI tax. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

Something to consider is that you mentioned you had a day job so I’m assuming you’re not a real estate professional.

In 2017, we want to try to qualify my husband as a Real Estate Professional.

Make sure you’re clear on how financing works and what your monthly payments will look like.Property Condition: Assess the age of the property, maintenance history, and any potential repairs or upgrades that might be needed.Due Diligence: Work with professionals, like a home inspector and a trusted real estate agent, to ensure the property is sound and fits your investment goals.Analyze the Neighborhood: The location can make or break your investment.

Lots of good advice above- I think an active, professional network of pros that know and trust each other is essential.