Since you're looking to house hack your first multifamily in New London, CT, or Greater Boston, connecting with local investors and learning about financing options will be key.

We financed this deal through a local lender in Hawaii with a 1/1 ARM at 8.875%.

Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

We're also seeking to buy a local (Raleigh / Durham) property management company to expand that business more rapidly.

To connect with potential partners, consider attending local real estate investor meetups where you can network with those looking to invest passively.If you’d like to explore HM financing options, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to chat!

Self management works if you are local and can separate emotion from business.

Local and just starting out. 

Try networking locally with HML's who know the market. 

Don't be discouraged by the lower returns—house hacking is often about long-term wealth-building, and your primary residence can offset some of those mediocre numbers.Make sure you're accounting for local trends and realistic rents—sometimes expected rent growth is overly optimistic, or costs like repairs might be underestimated.

Check with local realtors for handyman recommendations.