House hacking is such a smart way to get started, and your focus on value-add opportunities will set you up for success.

You would have to self-manage though, as paying a property manager will eat up most of your profits.

Big expense up front, additional expenses over the life of the lock, they can be too complicated for renters to figure out, and they don't solve all the problems a landlord may face.

You could get started picking up various pieces while it closes.

I am sure something will come up as I am still relatively new to the STR hosting.

Although I know most sec 8 landlords use it because of the perception of guaranteed rents.As a small home builder I really dont know how they are going to lower the cost of new construction housing unless the govmit subsidizes it somehow.. basically the price of home components are very sticky they only go up. with the xception of lumber that will go  up and down through out the year..

We can do full end to end management (set up to listing and managing) as much or as little management as you need!  

My look is from the lens of a build to rent developer or ground up construction not existing inventory but again, there will always be a competitive advantage to it.

Seller financing, private money, and subject-to deals can open up opportunities that others might pass on.🔹 Maximizing Value – A distressed property isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about repositioning it for the best possible return.

Depending on your income level, you may be able to take up to $25K of losses.