In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.

All you can do is work with what you know now and what is a reasonable expectation for the future.

Hi @Christopher Morris House Hacking is NJ is great way to go. 

.•30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.10%•15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.35%•Fed Funds Rate: 5.25% - 5.50%•10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.45%•Housing Inventory: 632,000 active listings (33% with price reductions)With home affordability still a concern, any shift in rate expectations could have a major impact on both buyer demand and investor financing conditions.What Analysts Expect from This Week’s DataCPI Inflation Report (Tuesday, February 13)The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the cost of goods and services, serving as a key indicator of inflation.

They are a platform that has no identity and doesn't really know what they are doing or who they are serving.

You can also use BiggerPockets resources to find investor-friendly lenders.## Strategies: Flipping, BRRRR, House Hacking- **Flipping:** Focus on properties that need renovation but have good potential for resale.

What maintenance is needed? 

Is your new house going to be a househack?

Zillow is only an estimation .

You don't know for sure exactly what their occupancy rates are but you can certainly get a feel for it by seeing what future dates are open.