Cash flow is hard to come by and I have considered looking elsewhere in more affordable states.

The one tenant worked at a furniture store and created "rooms" in the basement using cardboard and carpet remnants.

@Darrius LloydTo start your house hacking journey, research neighborhoods with potential for multifamily properties and balance affordability with tenant quality.

Furnished vs. non-furnished quite obviously places ownership of the furniture with the landlord.

We have some more affordable studio units that I fear will attract the budget concise crowd which could get some guests not able to afford the next 30 days payments and have to be evicted.Would appreciate any advice!

Some of the new build SFHs are very affordable with in-house lender rates.

Some cities are waking up to housing crisis and affordability crisis, so may change their attitude.

The rental market in Phoenix has seen significant rent increases over the past few years, which has led to affordability challenges for many renters. 

It's a super affordable real estate market where you can still find deals that hit the 1% rule anywhere from $120-180k purchase price.

I made the mistake of letting someone get in one of my first units that was a bit off the 3 times, they were great tenants very kind and enjoyed their stay and experience with me, but could not afford it when I increased the rent on them, which is something you will have to do because of rising insurance/tax costs.5.)