I'm sure this is a common question with house hackers, but I currently have my first multi unit in a rehab.

Good evening @Meshael Eady,I totally agree... prospective house hackers should focus on areas they are familiar with and/or feel comfortable living in.

You have the competition of House Hackers (Owner Occupied) & investors.Let me know if you have any questions.RegardsJoe Scorese

Second, realize that the goal of house-hacking (at least in California - I do a lot of deals in Sacramento with house hackers like you) isn't to make cash-flow, it's to try and live as close to rent/mortgage payment free as possible. 

@Gene Hacker can get you more information if you can make it

@Vincent Incopero Wow thanks for the note - I totally forgot about that 250k gain rule (probably one of the most important things for me to understand as a house hacker)!

@David Pack I work with a lot of house hackers.

I work with a lot of house hackers in Chicago, and your strategy is dead on, that's exactly what I try to explain to new investors. 

HEllo everyone on BP! I have been a lurker for a few  years, and I somehow haven't gotten around to posting anything. I am 26 years old, and a small business owner in the greater PNW area. My brother and I are a gener...

By Day 20, had an overseas hacker stolen their identity and used it to open multiple credit cards in their name?