He's one of the smartest guys I know in the space.

All the rest can be subbed out unless you are doing a full remodel by adding square footage to the house/converting a space (bath/bed etc).

I was a self-directed plan provider for 16+ years and have retired from working directly in the plan provisioning space. 

Be really careful if you go this route, there are some shady actors in this space. 

Quote from @Richard Volkov: I came across a new idea in the real estate space that’s worth discussing.

It is not a "data" thing.This is the actual reason why it is so hard to become successful in this space.  

I certainly don't want to get into the business of being a "bottom feeder" that takes advantage of people, but if there is space in the industry for someone to help people in your situation while making a fair profit, I wouldn't mind learning more and getting involved.If interested, message me.

I would suggest leasing a commercial space for your business first before you go straight to purchasing a space.

If the marginal cost increase in buying a house that can be house hacked (a house with a basement, a duplex, etc.) is less than the rents you expect to bring in from renting the additional space, why not do it?

But I think there is a gap and opportunity for investors to realize a tremendous amount of value from this, especially those in the HCOL/SFR space.