If it's not feasible due to circumstances I suppose I'll have to adjust my situation (find weekend job, move back to NJ with parents, move to a different state with, etc.)All responses are appreciated, and I am absolutely open to chatting on the phone by the way.My view on house hacking is it can be a great tool to buy a house you could not  otherwise afford, but it shouldn’t be a goal in it of itself if that makes sense and that’s not to discourage you from investing just there are alternatives such as the stock market. so I’d start by asking where you want to live, do you want to own a single family home or does it make more sense to rent in a more interesting neighborhood like Arlington, Alexandria, that’s gonna be a personal choice, Will your monthly payment actually be less than renting/how many people do you need to get in the house to afford that?

I would assume a greater emphasis on quality of materials and workmanship (and consequently higher rehab cost) for a rental where the investor will have to deal with the longer term implications of any corners that were cut.

In terms of maximizing your returns you want to compare the interest to an alternative.

It certainly has a large dependency; you are at the mercy of that one OTA.In addition, unless you are at ideal occupancy, alternate platforms can fill some holes.  

These templates cover various aspects of subcontracting, including responsibilities, materials, and liabilities3.

Posting is insufficient, absent court order for alternate service, if the property is not vacate.  

I don't expect material improvements until 2026 at the earliest. 

Maybe pay a financial advisor for an hour of his time first in case there is an alternative that you have not seen yet?

Sometimes the contractor will put a % on the top of the materials to source it.2) what's your range for remodeling a bathroom?

I came up with $385,000 to build for material/labor.