Once you move in, refinancing into a lower-rate owner-occupied loan could be beneficial, but again, your 1099 income history will play a role.Lender-Specific Guidelines – Some lenders might have clauses about intent to occupy, so make sure there’s nothing in your loan docs that could create an issue down the road.

@William Weston You don't have to house hack, but if you could fit your family of 5 in a 3BR unit, would this work: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8104-Chesw...?

It's crucial to keep your personal finances separate from your LLCs and rental properties, and I strongly advise creating an LLC for each property that you work on.

It takes a lot of planning and hands-on dedication to create real profit. 

Anybody familiar with this case... and/or know the details of where more info on it can be found?

Look for homes where strategic renovations will create the biggest equity boost.Leverage Hard Money Loans (HML) – Don’t let lack of capital hold you back.

@henry Clark has posted on BP exact detailed steps to create a self storage facility.  

There's no reason to provide details, though I do let people know if anyone asks that we do not accept bulk up-front rent payments or anything like that because I absolutely do not want a prospective tenant to think that someone else swooped in with a bunch of cash last minute.

Now this does create a chain of liability where you (the employer) is liable for any misdeeds by the non-licensed employee be it by intent or ignorance, it will not matter. 

This has made financing more expensive for buyers, but it has also led to less competition in the market, creating opportunities for those who are financially prepared.One of the biggest factors to watch in 2025 is new housing supply.