Apply for a dimensional variance on the vacant lot to allow a smaller lot and/or setback so it can be built upon.Your best first steps are to sketch a plan, possibly with an engineer's help, then contact the zoning department to discuss your idea with them to get informal feedback on your liklihood of success before you spend a lot of money.

I have been very interested in house hacking for some time but it is hard to make the numbers work.

Include in your model rates going up by 2%, and just make sure you enough cash to cover. 

Keep in mind it is a risk and speculation, if something happens(market tanks, job loss, etc) then you will be out money.

I also want to avoid the trap of thinking that things are a good deal because I’m comparing to the Bay Area (which makes nearly everything a good deal) ;-)

But since i rarely held more than a year all the others got paid off quickly so I did not have to do all the hidden tricks to try to fool the bank or well not fool the bank or servicer but make it harder for them to figure out I was now the owner. 

I make around 500 calls per week.

Four thoughts:- Make the applicant tell you if they have a service or emotional support animal in their application.

The idea is to leverage pre-existing networks in a way that builds instant credibility and gets responses fast.If you want to implement this strategy, here’s a link to the exact resource we used:👉 Spreadsheet Link Here (just make a copy for yourself)I also recorded a short video walking through how we set everything up, but since BiggerPockets has rules against sharing that kind of content, feel free to DM me if you have questions on execution.Anyone else using creative co-living marketing strategies that are working right now?

I personally believe you should start in your own backyard and find a way to make it work.