@Darrius LloydTo start your house hacking journey, research neighborhoods with potential for multifamily properties and balance affordability with tenant quality.

Goes back to that original thesis in a thread long time ago-- quality over quantity.

DOM can be minimized by a number of different factors including the quality of marketing, rent price, availability to show. 

A few things that newer investors should note:- it took 13 years to get there, you have to be patient- rents are high at about $1,750, so probably a quality neighborhood- looks like that is after vacancies, probably low turnover?

As a licensed contractor, I can provide insights to make sure you’re getting the best value and quality for your project.

Fund higher quality cosmetic / light rehab for durability and dignity for tenants.

Are the units vintage quality with in-place rents $500/mo below current market?  

You’ll want to invest in areas that have tenant interest but also aren't on the extreme end of neighborhood quality—this means avoiding the very toughest spots, where turnover can be high and managing tenants can be difficult.

As you already know, the quality of the investor agent will speed up your learning curve, and save you money, time, and headaches. 

Those qualities can be the difference between closing a deal and walking away empty-handed.What about you?