I do plan on moving out to rent in a year or two.How would this be different from your situation?

That was my initial plan when I first started investing, but I was having a hard time finding a four unit.

Just saw a well respected MF operator buy a property they have big plans for in a very rough neighborhood. 

Scale with a long-term plan, acquiring one or two properties every few years.

Or if you plan on staying in the property for a while, some people aim to just pay less than their current rent.In a real estate market where housing affordability is a major concern, house hacking actually stands out as an even more valid strategy than ever for buyers.

Ive done all my research (plans, permits, contractors, etc) and feel like it's a no brainer and a fairly streamlined approval process in my area.

TenantCloud only had the Starter Plan under $20 and was a bit difficult to determine what was included.

Scott – This one is tailored to investors looking to understand real estate accounting and bookkeeping.You might also consider looking into general bookkeeping books like "QuickBooks for Dummies" for managing finances, especially if you ever plan to expand beyond REI Hub or need more detailed tracking!

@Dana Wilkie your plan has some merit.

All of this being said, part of the plan is to purchase my neighbor's 4.5 acres to give me complete control of almost 14 acres off a major city/county road that connects to a major Texas highway in the DFW area.