You live in a $1,000,000 house and are able to secure a HELOC for $150,000. 

You'll need at least 125-150 doors to make a decent living, but you won't be able to afford much help. 

. - The ultimate house hack, live in the small ADU unit and rent out the two levels of the main house on AirBnb in San Francisco (I would have thought STRs are oversaturated in S.F. but it worked for them and they stay fully booked).

That's where I live.

@Hamidou Keita House hacking by converting a single-family to a duplex is a smart strategy, but requires careful planning.Pros: Offset living expenses, higher rental income, increased equity.Cons: Significant conversion costs (permits, construction), zoning restrictions, living in a construction zone, managing two tenants.Key Considerations:Feasibility: Check local zoning and permitting.Costs: Get detailed construction estimates.Market Analysis: Ensure post-conversion rent covers expenses and there's rental demand.Resources: BiggerPockets forums, local contractors, real estate agents.Have you researched your target property's conversion potential?

Where I live mice are common as the cold weather drives them inside.

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Never lived in it, and much of the renovation I did myself.

This has been interpreted to mean "any increase in tenant expense to live there".

I live in the greater maryland  area.