House hacking with a multifamily unit sounds like a smart strategy,I'd recommend starting by checking out local market conditions and connecting with other investors nearby.

No LLC Needed: This keeps things simpler and avoids the state income tax associated with forming an LLC in Tennessee.Steps to Set Up Tenancy in Common:Purchase the Property: When you buy the property, instruct the closing agent or attorney to list both of you on the deed as tenants in common.Draft an Agreement: While it’s not legally required, it’s smart to have a written agreement detailing each partner’s responsibilities, the split of profits, and how decisions will be made.

You smart and ambitious enough to invest in yourself in the first place.

Also, it would be smart to keep your salary expectations reasonable. 

He was going on about the anti-tip device that was NOT present on the new range.

Set SMART goals, make friends with other investors, talk to a money advisor, stay calm and steady, and break the money cycle.

Investing in the Oklahoma market, especially areas like Oklahoma City (OKC), can be a smart move, especially if you're targeting homes under $250,000 for rentals.

By making smart choices that fit your money plans, putting money into a duplex in Lubbock can be a smart way to make your investment bigger.Good luck!

With the right approach and a bit of hard work, house hacking can be a smart way to build your real estate portfolio and achieve financial freedom.

Thanks to plenty of smart people here on BiggerPockets, I have learned that it may be possible to offset a portion of this unexpected higher W-2 income with the purchase and "active management" of a STR.