I found the house on Zillow and ended up going through an agent.

House hacking is a fantastic way to start, but preparation is key.

@Ryan Daulton,You don't have to buy a house in SDIRA without a loan; you can easily get a loan, but it must be non-recourse.

Fico while they will look these are not credit score driven loans like those buying rental houses or houses to live in...

We have told my ex-wife that we are willing to let her stay in the house for a time but she needs to pay rent.

A mild recession is possible, but its impact on housing demand will depend on regional and economic conditions.

PS; I house-hacked with my brother for 2 years. 

Sure, all channels can work, even seller financing or foreclosures, but in my experience, a well-connected agent can uncover hidden gems that often outperform the trickier avenues.Since the post is still fresh, I’m curious.. do you foresee other potential add ons that might elevate the returns even further, like corporate housing partnerships or short-term seasonal leases?

VRBO bookings have been down Airbnb bookings have been up, but it has its own problems like siding with a guest who trashed my house with unauthorized party , truly if I had the time I would try to get off these platforms and go direct to customer, easier said than done. 

Realtor – Someone that understands what an investor is looking for, knows the investing landscape, areas to invest, and is willing/able to show lots of houses before the right purchase is made.3.