It always does well.

And I an experienced 2-4 unit investor here as well, and have self managed for the most part.  

As well as the adjoining lot next to the property.

Your new place should turn into your new business location as well. 

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

Another alternative here could be refinancing although it is likely your rate is well below today's rates.This is not financial advice, I am not a lender... just sharing some insights that have been shared recently. 

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).

An experienced property manager should minimize vacancy, increase income, and have connections with contractors and other professionals to manage your property well to maximize your return on investment.To Your Success!

I would be willing to share mine as well including the sheet I built to calculate where your offer needs to be on a house hack for it to make sense.

To answer your question about the market, well it's all over the place!