Based on my experience managing a significant number of rentals, leasing back to a seller can work, but it’s essential to approach it carefully.Lease Start Date:The lease should be signed at closing and start on the same day—Monday in your case.

How do you usually approach unexpected repairs or big-ticket items?

However, with careful planning and a proactive approach, you can navigate these hurdles successfully.

@Matt Powers there are endless possibilities and combinations of how you could approach this opportunity.

As I approach the end of my current lease, I'm eager to embark on a journey of house hacking with multifamily properties.

I'm looking to create the dream with many fix and flip opportunities this year in Kansas City and I want to outperform the incredible year I had in 2024. 

Are there better markets or hybrid approaches I should consider (e.g., smaller multifamily properties that accept Section 8 tenants)?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Quote from @Matt Weddon: Really what generated this question was a section from Brandon and Heather Turner's Management Book, which has been incredibly informative and helpful.

2025 is approaching fast, and I know many of us have already started our business planning for the year ahead.