Attend your local REI meet-ups and try to find someone who is currently house-hacking or has house-hacked in the past to learn from their experience.

Ultimately you will have to sell your house at a discount. 

I've been living in my current house hack for ~1.5, and I placed my tenants in September 2023 (lease is up at the end of August).

House hacking can work with an FHA loan, as rental income from other units might help you qualify, but be sure to consult with a lender or mortgage broker to explore flexible options based on your unique situation.Good luck!

Be mindful of a gift tax implications if you sell a house for less than FMV.Also be mindful of transactions between related parties when selling at a loss.

if so, house hack in San Diego. 

The only other option that comes to mind is to make the improvements and try to achieve favorable rental rates to push the story that 2 BR homes rent for a premium because its unique.

congrats on the first duplex. easiest will be house hack your next property. you can go higher in units up to 4 but just need to occupy the property. lets connect if you need guidance, i house hacked a few times

Housing two STRs and four LTRs What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Experts, including Redfin, predict further improvements in affordability by 2025.The decline in rents is being driven by:1.