I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

Hi Jarret,I am still searching what would work best but it sounds like the Chicago market would work best for house hacking, possibility in multi-family units but I am also interested in BRRRR if there is the right opportunity.

For real estate investors and developers exploring Carlsbad, SB-423 offers a streamlined pathway for multi-unit housing projects.

Another option is setting a utility charge per unit based on square footage or occupancy.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

In 15 years of management and 20 years of investing, I've never had a break-in on a vacant or occupied unit.

If the bill is $100 a month split between four units, increase it to $120 and charge each tenant $30.How to calculate charges.

For multifamily, leverages won't be as much until you have some experience not only with 1-4 units but also 5+ units. 

I've easily had $800-1000 bills for single units.

The roof and our unit's furnace replaced 5 years ago.