Noting: Sub-metering & Lowering rents has only been done in a very small minority of our sub-metered properties.Obviously, rental increases or residents paying for their own water/sewer is a temporary uncomfortable situation, but is necessary to keep a multi-tenant property  a viable business.We’re here to answer your sub-metering questions… Dan Helton

Not to mention, new builds may be more attractive to renters.Final thoughts: I don't mind the temporary discomfort of house hacking (though I very much would like to have my own space; my wife and I have never lived in a single-family by ourselves since we have been married.), but I do not want to live in a neighborhood that is not safe.

You may do well marketing to Realtors for clients relocating to the area who need temporary housing.

I know in many cities I have rentals in, you can not have temporary housing up for more then 10 days without a permit.

A hard money loan is a type of loan that fits this mold but it is a temporary loan.  

Making temporary sacrifices for an infinite future of happiness is not for the average. 

He found an organization that specifically looked to find temporary housing spaces for traveling nurses.

If over 10 units, where one tree can knock out an entire roof and displace multiple families, a fire can result in lawsuits or large temporary housing relocation(s), etc., I'm coming up with most possible worst case scenarios and pricing it out so it's repaired or remedied within a week. 

@Julie Kern when you left your W2 job did you and your family use your husband’s insurance and temporary rely on his income to support your he family?

If you could wait or find a temporary solution you could save money on a more permanent one later on.