Ideally a 3 star and under.

Yes, House Hacking seems like the most ideal option when considering my first investment (open to other forms of ownership, such as live-in flips as well).

Ideally, I’d like to become so much of value that I’d be paid for my help/ services.

With no major renovations needed, it was an ideal candidate for a quick resale.

A nice but expensive duplex on a beach or in an expensive area might be ideal, if you can swing the other half out of personal funds. 

Ideally, I’d like to become so much of value that I’d be paid for my help/ services.

We're considering knocking down the carport and/or putting in another ADU, ideally a 2/1, to bring our comps to 6/3.Has anyone investigated or done this recently, and have advice on the subject?  

.🔹 Tool: Direct employer verification, request pay stubs, or use Experian Verify for automated checks.2) Credit & Rental History✅ Credit Score (Ideally 600+ but flexible with strong income/stability).✅ No Recent Evictions or Judgments – Last 5 years is a red flag.✅ No Outstanding Utility Bills – Unpaid gas, electric, or water bills are warning signs of financial irresponsibility.✅ Past Rental Verification – Call previous landlords to confirm payment history.🔹 Tools: Free credit checks via Experian, TransUnion SmartMove, or MyRental.com.3) Background & Criminal Check✅ No felonies related to violence, drugs, or fraud (follow fair housing laws).✅ No recent bankruptcies (unless fully discharged).🔹 Tools: SmartMove, RentPrep, or MyRental.com for comprehensive reports.4) Lease & Security Deposit Confirmation✅ Collect First Month’s Rent + Security Deposit Before Move-In.✅ Require a Signed Lease & Renter’s Insurance.🔹 Tools: Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or Apartments.com for lease templates.Final ThoughtEven without professional tools, you can still screen thoroughly using free or low-cost options.

There are also smaller brokerages that may specialize in this.Actually, that would be ideal.

If the complaint is legit, I deal with it.