This is very desirable since you can comfortably live with a girlfriend/dog/whatever, and not lose comfort.Buying a SFH, building rooms, renting every room and sharing your room will almost certainly cashflow in most markets (outside of VHCOL cities).

Even some of the larger ones need better analytics/tools. 

This approach involves risks and considerations, including due-on-sale clauses in existing mortgages.Credit Unions and Local Banks: Sometimes local credit unions or community banks can offer more flexible terms compared to larger institutions.

Reduced Living Costs:House hacking allowed me to live in a larger or more desirable property than I could afford at the time solely on my income.

I've mainly looked at Home Depot/Lowes for flooring and larger items and got hardware like knobs, faucets from amazon/wayfair but curious to hear where you all get your materials fromAlso, need to get a double vanity for master bathroom, any recommendations?

The carpet in my single family has to go due to dog smell in the carpet padding.

I can connect you to some great lenders in Columbus who have helped our clients buy larger MFHs.

I'm not as booked as I would like to be, and according to others they are going through similar circumstances...Do you expect immediate profits larger then your yearly mortgage and other expenses or do you give yourself a year or 2 like other business ventures?

It's way more more feasible to get into those larger 3-4 units now and put down only 1.5% more.

It was hard to say goodbye to my babies I started this journey back in 2006 (18 years ago) The truly sobering thing about this event is that I was able to achieve these same financial results in ONE year with my first larger commercial deal; and replace my wife's income with that deal.