The key is staying flexible—house hacking isn’t dead, but it might look different than you originally planned.Good luck!

To get those hours, maybe turn one or two into medium term rentals (you want the average stays to be over 7 days so they don't fall into STR status) which would give her more to do, particularly in the first year of furnishing them and getting everything set up.Alternatively, she maybe she could manage the properties but also get her RE license and try to sell a house or two a year - go to lots of open houses or run them for other agents?

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I like to stay in the working class areas as they make enough to pay the rent and bills, but don't have the financial discipline to save enough to purchase their own home. 

It's important to stay informed about developments in the areas you're considering, as well as any potential changes in regulations or economic conditions.

Anything beyond that makes me wonder if he might stay too involved.

Professional property managers stay updated on legal requirements through memberships in state or national organizations.

They hired an attorney who was skilled at assisting them stay as long as possible. 

They can't keep claiming they don't have time to find a place to stay as they've had time. 

Section 8 is hear to stay.