Talk with your local labor and industry (that's what WA St calls it) for definition of employees.  

Some people have the idea that a successful business person doesn't want to take their time helping newcomers who might be after part of their business, but I think the only people they don't want to help are those that will never actually take action as that is a waste of time.- There are times where I want to ask questions.- No matter how seasoned of an investor you are there will always be something that comes up that you have never dealt with before. - It is just plain good to always be listening to other ideas that are different to your own.

If you want more affordability, CUT programs, CUT tax's, REDUCE centralization. 

If you have a rehab project and your lender is doing a full appraisal you're wasting time.

I’d love to cut the cost of our rent and maybe have a profit on top.My questions are: How does the market look for House Hacks at this time?

Too bad these properties should all be condemned, I’ve gotten so many messages from people who have lived at or worked on your properties that are filled with mold and animal waste and drug dealers.

Anything with HOA or condo fees will cut into cash flow. 

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

I got this property at the right time, it was on the market for $699,000.00, seller needed to sell, I offered $550,000.00 after they cut to $650,000.00 and we agreed on $600,000.00.

It cuts down on the CoC and IRR markers they are monitoring.