But since they are 2bd, you could get a roommate and hit that sweet "living for free" range. 

Long term rates already have a .75 BPS to 100 BPS increase in margin spread do to risk, that will come off the table soon and lower rates just based off that and that would put my 30 year fixed rate in the 5.25% to 5.5% ish range. 

I am currently looking to purchase a single family to house hack since multifamilies are few and far in between in my price-range, or they're in iffy neighborhoods.

We have already spent hundreds of hours of our time building these templates with lists of repairs and price ranges to save you time.  

Maybe cash out refi in the future when I can free up some money and keep the mortgage in a rentable range .

So you can either repeat in same price range or step up a little bit. 

If someone has a general grasp of such matters or can be brought up to speed quickly, I might take them to the range, let them hold the Uzi while my hand is firmly grasping it at all times to teach them how to use it.  

Personally I look for sub 2% tax range for possible purchases.

Would you be open to small multi-family if it were in a similar price range?

Sure, but they are still a mile off from time-to-time.The neighborhood I previously lived at, was homes ranging in value from $525k - $650k.