@Justin Sherman your best bet for cash flow is to go with a STR in the upper part of your house hack.

The downside is that you have to share your home with a neighbor and since most of our duplexes are upper/lower configurations you will usually hear them a little - at least know when they are home.

It’s got strong rental demand and a big community of investors, which makes it easier to find deals and support.If flips are your goal down the road, consider a house hack that’s a light fixer-upper.

We’re specifically searching for an owner-financed fixer-upper.

Purchase price: $270,000 Cash invested: $54,000 A multi-family upper/lower duplex in Ankeny found off-market during COVID.

Also, what is your price range for a purchase and are you looking for turn-key or a fixer upper?

Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Unless you are looking at upper tier properties, you will likely be disappointed in Gatlinburg currently due to the over saturation in that market.

Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

I am interested in living in the basement, and renting out the upper unit on Airbnb.