If you don't own a primary residence I'd start there.

However there are lenders starting to roll out a 15% down option. 

Just started with Cohost July.  

Quote from @Brendan M Hornung: I reside in Southern California and started my investment journey in March of last year by purchasing a sub-to single-family home in AL.

@Darrius LloydTo start your house hacking journey, research neighborhoods with potential for multifamily properties and balance affordability with tenant quality.

Start with great theming, keeping in mind the current trends taking place at the parks.

Quote from @Jamie Parker: Quote from @Luka Milicevic: Quote from @Jamie Parker: Everyone gave great advise, I would not use 70% when you start to get to the granular numbers.

I will add that you definitely do not need to be near your investments, but it makes things a lot easier when you first start off. 

Hello Frank, I think house hacking a small multifamily property that you buy with a low downpayment is one o the best and lowest risk strategies that you can get started with.

We hope that you can remedy the situation so that we can move into a habitable home.Suggestions that we have to fix the issues:Hire a company to rip up the carpets, treat the subfloors, and replace the carpets, at least on the main level and on the stairs.Provide an air purifier as a start to remedying the smell.Replace the garbage disposal.Hire a plumber to fix the draining issue in the bathroom sink of the smaller bedroom.Fix the tiles in the upstairs bathroom so they no longer present a safety hazard.Replace or fix the screen doors.Fix the gap between the windows and the walls in the living room.Hire a professional company to treat the entire home for pests.