Even at that price point, you may struggle to find a tenant, potentially leaving the property vacant for months.Here’s an example of a deal I’m currently working on:Purchase Price: $215,000Rehab Costs: ~$250,000ARV: ~$615,000Potential Rent: $3,600/monthUsing a $615,000 ARV and 75% LTV on the cash out refinance, with taxes and insurance, my monthly payment would be $4,267 using an 8.5% rate.

Currently situated in San Diego and can only afford rent for now because house prices in SoCal are bonkers.

Quote from @Nilusha Jayasinghe: Hey all, I'm a smalltime investor currently living in a flat of a Chicago 2-flat while renting the other out, and also have a SFH rental in OH. 

That said, even with conservative rental income estimates, my living expenses would eventually drop to several hundred dollars less than what I’m currently paying in rent once the house hack starts generating income.I do have cash reserves to weather some rough patches, but the idea of pushing my budget this hard makes me uneasy.

I currently manage them both and am experienced with the whole process along with finding deals and analyzing them.

Have you done any value-added work to your current properties?

I am a current college student and gained interest in real estate as I am working on a project focused on finding ways to expand opportunities for real estate investors.

For example, what is the current zoning - does it meet your needs?

Will you be keeping or selling your current primary?

If a Room for Rent is worth $1000/month, then reverse amortization at current interest rates between 6.5-8.5% for 30 year mortgage would set the price between $130,000 to $158,000.