If my spouse was willing to move more frequently I’d house hack a 4 unit every year.

In other words, I can afford the house with or without tenants. 

People house hacking have far different expectations than someone buying properties with cash. 

If you are willing to do the work, the landlord can often be the first point of contact with housing assistance.

First when I wanted to create a fund to buy court house steps..

I think you're in the right are for investment affordable housing .

Good on your friend for suggesting house hacking a duplex.

I’m starting off wanting to get into a primary residence that I plan to house hack and then figure out the next move into investment properties but that’s down the roadwith all that said, are there other ways that im not thinking of to 1.

We just completed 6-unit one bed one bath apartment in midtown Sacramento, CA As we are considering doing MTR, your feedback on how to move forward with this plan is appreciated  

The houses are just a commodity.