If I house hack I'm going to have to endure a horrible drive. 

My Realtor asked me for a dollar amount to state on the contingency basically what amount of repairs am I willing to endure before backing out.

I'm so sorry that you have to endure this. 

how much of a commute your willing to endure may determine your choices.

SO, you should cash flow pretty similarly as you would today if you were to endure a recession with this property in your portfolio.

Significant habitability problem The tenants sound like stand up people pushed beyond endurance.

Any tips on how youve been able to endure even through hardship/adversary or experiences in which the proper mindset helped you overcome would be greatly appreciated.

It will just depend on how much work and cost you want to endure to improve the cashflow.

I am married and have 3 daughters, so it was hard to be gone all the time but it was a sacrifice I endured to get out of the rat race and eventually have more time with my family down the road.

@Jim Growfer Sorry you've had to endure all of the comments above.