Hey Tanner, Some analysis I'd recommend:-Market Rents-How much renovation is needed to command top $ rents-Is the home located in an appreciating neighborhoodHousehacking is simple!

Pro tip--make sure your exhaust fan in the bathroom is vented to the atmosphere--meaning out to the outside.....go out the roof or out the side of the unit or secured to an opening in a soffit vent grille off the house. 

You're likely better off attending your local REI meet-up to see if you can find an investor who has house-hacked or is currently house-hacking their primary home.

You can try and fight it but does not mean you will be successfulI would also be curious to see what your property insurance looks likeFor me this is just another example that home prices are gonna eventually have to soften as between taxes, insurance and Interest rates home affordability is very challenging

Pittsburgh is home to many major universities including the rapidly growing Carnegie Mellon University which is “at least partially responsible for Pittsburgh’s growth, from revitalized neighborhoods to a vibrant and booming restaurant scene.”

Purchase price: $144,900 Cash invested: $13,000 This is a charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Bossier City, LA.

If you add unit to your home, your home likely became rent controlled.  

My specialty as an example is working with investors looking to build portfolios of Short Term Rental/ luxury vacation properties all across the US.  90% of my clients use the 10% down second home occupancy loan.  

Quote from @Matthew Becker: The knock down cabinet that are made of 1/2 plywood shaker style are pretty good deal at home depot. 

Areas with good rental demand or up-and-coming properties could give you more predictable returns.Do you already have a type of property in mind—like single-family homes, or are you considering duplexes, condos, or other types of flips?