Quote from @Patrick McCann: Hi Justin, I'm also a househacker in NH currently living in my duplex in Dover, NH with plans to search for my next one in the near future.

congrats on the first duplex. easiest will be house hack your next property. you can go higher in units up to 4 but just need to occupy the property. lets connect if you need guidance, i house hacked a few times

When a developer can't obtain subsidies for their affordable housing projects, do they just wait until the next round of subsidies availability? 

But in my opinion, the biggest issue I see with folks jumping into their first "big" multifamily deal is the quality of the pro forma. 

Here are some tips to help you negotiate effectively:Know Your Numbers ColdBefore entering any negotiation, understand the financials of the deal inside and out.

Personally I never listen to what the seller states the income is as they are sometimes way off.

I use buildium which is a good value and I think the integration with tenant turner alone saves triple the hours needed to be worth the cost.

If you can stomach the negative and any repairs for the next 5 years then long term wise it'd be worth it.

Pay the tenant to comply with the lease?

Just a few tips to look into but it usually takes some time to gain steam on your first listing so be patient and keep analyzing the local compeition /your own listing.