Hey Ian, I haven't heard anyone cash flowing while house hacking in a long time UNLESS they create serious value add.

However, if vacant for a short period of time fill-in with nightly rentals.I also agree with @Ian Whiteman, the software in place, your boots on the ground crew, and your accounting need to be impeccable, especially with you so far away.  

Originally posted by @Ian Walsh:Pretend you don't have the 20-25k and figure out how to make it in this business with out it.  

@Ian Walsh Not a bad outlook.

I've had a great experience working with Ian Hoover and Deacon Hoover Real Estate advisors (https://dhrea.com).

Hi Ian, ACH actually does pull the funds out of the tenant's account.  

I do not get any money from TurboTenant, nor am I an owner or investor in the company.They have a referral program where they will send me a $25 home depot gift card for a referral - you don't have to use the referral codeStessaStessa is a website that I use to track all my expenses.It is another free site and you can pull reportsYou even can upload receipts.Roofstock recently purchased StessaCompletely freeZillow Rental ManagerI use this to collect rent.Free for the landlordTenant only pays a fee if they use a credit card to pay rent.

@Jesse Winters I think the response from @Brian Burke and @Ian Ippolito are both spot on.I am going to do a bit of plugging for the both of them. 

Ian, I'm looking SF in Maine, NH, and VT.

@Ian JacksonLevi Mills is a great local realtor who focuses on investment property.