Quote from @Yimma Davila-Castro: Hello,I am new, and I did the house hacking and got a few houses, but I am starting solo and would like to learn more to increase my house portfolio and improve my finances Welcome:  I started with a duplex and went owner occupied for a year. 

The property owners suffering the most are those that have a roof older than 15-20 years, or those that are in flood zones, both of which can be easily mitigated in your search

Best of luck on your property search 

My questions for you all:Is there red flags that you look when searching for a house hack deal?

Good luck with your search!

Although that particular deal sold, I’m continuing to search for other opportunities and am excited to work toward my first investment property.

These updates improved the property’s marketability and allowed me to maintain high occupancy rates on platforms like Airbnb.

Focusing on these zip codes could help reduce your chances of prolonged vacancies and improve your cash flow stability.If you’re looking for more detailed market insights or need assistance with tenant placement to maximize your investment, feel free to connect.

When I internet search “residential definition” the first definition is ”designed for people to live in”.  

You can usually find them by googling "<location> real property search".I see you're in Charleston, SC.