If it takes a year I am not sure if it's worth it.Thank you Join one of the FB groups first.

STR seems to have better tax benefits (in the right market) but is it worth it at a distance ???

Start there to see if it is even worth your while.

2. how to know where to find a B,C,D areas\neighborhoods in cities\ countries.3. how do I know if a property is worth the checking\ buying?

@Michael Whitman very good point and something to check on ahead of taking the loan.

I'm going to be checking my BP more regularly.

My primary focus is on the BRRR method, with a greater emphasis on appreciation over cash flow.For those with experience investing in Cleveland, I’d greatly appreciate any insights on neighborhoods worth focusing on.

They simply did not desire to spend more time than it was worth to recover the money from Airbnb.

To answer your title directly, house hacking is entirely worth it and if you're willing to be a landlord it's 100% the best springboard to financial independence.

Sometimes tenants bite, sometimes they don’t, but it’s worth a shot.Owner Move-In: If you’re planning to live in one of the units, you might be able to legally take it back.