You can also consider even more creative house hacking strategies like others have mentioned i.e. renting out a spare bedroom of your unit. 

If you have the three days to spare and have not already done a few deals, then there is definitely knowledge to be gained and questions you can ask.I did not sign up for anything else past this event and Phil does not spend too much time talking about the Big Dog program either.

My ideal plan (obviously with a little tweaking along the way) is to start fixing and flipping homes in my spare time, as I still work a full time job.

Explain how you’re afraid their offer will fall through ans they have no money to spare  and you want the buyers committed. 

. - they pay for installation $25 - they can take it when they leave and you reinstall the old one charge them $25 again.Situation 2 - they do not have a shower head but they know what they want and YOU OWN IT - buy it for them and charge $25 for installation - shower head STAYS when they leave you now have a spare shower head.Situation 3 - similar to #1 they purchased a shower head and it is gifted to you - install it for free - shower head stays with apartment when they leave, you now have a spare showerheadOther than that, its just customer service.

I practiced on plywood. then did the spare bedroom.

I've been able to get a little money off the cards (you can only use Mastercard for mortgage payments), but it doesn't work well for what I am looking to do.Everything they do secure business credit can be done on your own if you have a lot of time to spare.

I keep a little 7.5 cu ft fridge and offer to have my handy man deliver it the same day a tenant reports a fridge out. https://www.amazon.com/RCA-RFR725-Apartment-Refrigerator-Sta...I have our appliance guy out if it's a newer appliance or I go appliance shopping if it older than 7-8 years old.If tenants want other additional compensation, I tell them that it's not my job as the landlord to protect them from every inconvenience; we will provided a compact fridge for temporary use on request and promptly schedule a repair and replacement and they should contact their renters insurance to determine if any additional benefits are available.

I think it's the best way to get started when you don't have a ton of money to spare, and you are still learning.1. look up on facebook marketplace what other people are offering their rooms for, that will help you get an idea of what you can charge. 

Hello, All seasoned multi-family investors/operators:If you wouldn't mind sparing a few moments to share your thoughts, I'd greatly appreciate it.