The problem in school is the poor way they teach basic math, Algebra, and Geometry. 

She already works, but now will have her regular low wage job, schooling full time, and will be getting a part time job added to her schedule. 

We are now considering house hacking by buying a neighbor’s house due to our kids' school proximity.Our monthly expenses for our current home are $3,000, and the estimated rental value is $2,300-$2,350.

Is it feeding into the 5/5 school versus the one 2 blocks away that feeds into the 2/5 school?  

Consider local trends, and proximity to schools, transit, hospitals, and reserves.

I have had good luck with Millbury National Bank, they are pretty old school and if they like your deal they will most likely lend at 15% down.

My wife and I run collegiately and can potentially get schooling and living expenses (such as housing) paid for with a sports scholarship.

If you recall also those with swimming pools in Los Altos hills that were on a hillside some of them the water came out and flooded into their homes.. it was quite random.. my kids were walking home from grade school alone ( Back in those days it was OK for kids to walk a few blocks by themselves.. )  The poor folks though on Hwy 17 connector through Oakland got pretty much squished when the top deck fell down that was very sad..

It's in a Class A suburb (great schools, low crime) and has appreciated but I feel that property taxes are a big high relative to home value.

@Adam Peralto More & more owners are posting here on BP about their rentals sitting vacant too long.Which means owners aren't paying attention to the rental market - which is slowing, causing Days On Market (DOM) to increase:(Take a look at the graph below from ShowMojo, comparing average DOM for 2018-2024.DOM are now about 40% longer than they were 2 years ago.Many owners also don't seem to be aware of real estate market fundamentals, such as seasonal effects:1) After September, when kids go back to school, there's a noticeable dip in activity in both the sales & rentals.2) After Halloween, there's another noticeable dip.