It can be a nice boost to your investing when done right or it can set you back big time if done wrong.

This is a huge boost to my ego, and my wallet.5) Care and attentiveness.  

As we can see with the recent fall in oil prices, the area has slowed down dramatically.

@Ben Curtin  Hi Ben, one big thing that might change your plans dramatically is the fact that FHA loans require owner occupancy.

You would dramatically increase your risk (and potential reward) by holding and building.  

In my market, Los Angeles, the development of the Stapes Center has had a dramatic impact on real estate.

Lastly, several brokers and developers are trying to boost their leasing and sales with high-tech virtual-reality tours.TWiRPAverage US Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Rises to 4.08 PercentAverage long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, reaching high levels for the year.

You can most likely live for free or live for half of what it would cost for rent all while your tenants are paying down your mortgage, you are getting fat tax returns, and you have an asset that appreciates dramatically, especially when levered.

I have a good job I don't plan to leave and want to boost my income/cash flow and long term retirement savings through additional avenues.

If/when you move out of the house hack, rents will most likely have gone up and it may cash flow, and/or you could short-term one of the units and further boost your cash flow.