Can you match it?

Think of it this way: if we were to screen tenants on criminal background, credit, eviction history, landlord references, and income (3X that of rent and employee verified), even with 25 tenant applications, it's difficult to find a reliable tenant to match all those criteria.

So the excitement might not match the ROI.   

So, sorry we weren’t a match Michael.

If so, review it to ensure it matches the estoppel certificate4.

That search will reveal you are om title and have "Vested" interest in a property that you reside in that matches your Drivers license, income docs, etc.

I have found that the returns match or beat the returns from active investing and it's easy to figure out why - I am hiring professional asset managers to manage all aspects of my investment. 

Being 1.5hrs of NYC gives you a lot of options, even Long Island (which typically has more options for public commute into NYC).Give me a shout if you'd like to chat more, I have a handful of case studies on my site as well from deals I've closed/brokered that match the househacking criteria you're aiming for. 

If you still need help, feel free to try BiggerPocket's Lender Match tool (currently in beta). 

I love the fact that you can create rules that match the bank feed so that you don't have to "book" each and every transaction that comes through.