@Justin Jefferson-start with a house hack-read up on how to house hack-call a lender and ask about owner occupant loans for small multifamily

Affordable housing is RED-hot at this time, especially if it's decent 3br+ housing sub $2k.   

My main concern about actual house hacking for a few years in a row is that we don't want the kiddos to have to change schools once we relocate up there.I'm thinking about getting an appreciation-oriented duplex/triplex in a pricier market with good schools that we could stay in for several years, and saving for an actual cashflow property that'd we buy as an investment property instead of a house hack.

Hi Nathan,I have a buddy that is currently house hacking in the Akron area.

You can find some absolute MTR gems near smaller hospitals that aren't so obvious but ultimately, housing supply in the area is something I'd say is more important coupled with your amenities.

Quote from @Dan Keefe: Hello everyone,I’m a traveling physical therapist but grew up in Maine and am looking to purchase multi families in Biddeford using an FHA and subsequently to house hack in.My question to the Southern Maine community is in regards to the rent data in Biddeford and Saco.

1️⃣ Househacking a Multi-Family (2-4 Units):This is how I started with a 3 family outside of Hartford CT—and how many of our clients in expensive markets do, too.

@Ibrahim AtoumIf you're starting house hacking at 20, focus on building your knowledge and financial readiness.

Someone hacked into my account and was able to change my bank account to theirs and steal $5542 in 3 days. 

Starting small through house hacking, long-term rentals, or flipping helped me gain experience without taking on too much risk.