Respectfully, I disagree about the screening process.

I purchased a SFH in 2022 that I'm in the process of turning into two units with the intent to rent out one of them while continuing to live in the other.

Also, the historical data tells me that 3 years of underperformance means that future performance must improve substantially in order to meet the IRR goal for the investment.

A lot of the data you are looking at in terms of what homes rent for down here are not accurate btw.

You would think this would be a quick and easy process. 

While I’ve recently joined Intero Real Estate in Fremont, I bring a data-driven, analytical approach to real estate, thanks to my engineering and project management background.Over the years, I’ve lived in various parts of the Bay Area and have developed deep knowledge of local neighborhoods, schools, and market trends.

TIA For organizing and saving receipts, there are several phone apps and software options that can help streamline the process.

I recommend talking to a local mentor to guide you through this process.

Or did you run some numbers or have some other set of data you're using to come to the conclusion that Westmoreland County is, in fact, an area conducive to being profitable in house hacking?

Given you already have a property, you may feel comfortable enough with the home-buying process and reviewing of the contracts.