I have a couple of people that this has happened to, and you need to have it in writing and tied to the property to make it work. 

Right of the get go that tells me many other people have looked at it and did not offer the asking price. 

That's where good people live, and good people make good tenants.But before you put money down on a house, I would find a quality property manager.

I've seen a lot of people try this, and they rarely use the home. 

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I bought a single family because I thought I could house hack in the same way as a duplex and in ways it certainly could have and did work but I didn't expect the relational aspects of having people living in a property I purchased.

Hi - I am new on this platform - but am looking to help people accomplish financial freedom through real estate. 

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: There are probably more experienced people on this type strategy who will hopefully chime in. 

Social engineering is everywhere, and some people are really good at making you believe what they want you to believe.

I'd like to find honest people who are not going to rip me off.