@Kyle Shipleycan you house hack?

The other question I have is if anyone has tried this on repeat, like with standard house hacking (live in for a year and repeat). 

Starting your real estate journey with a house hack in Austin is a smart move, especially with its strong rental demand and appreciation potential.

congrats on the first duplex. easiest will be house hack your next property. you can go higher in units up to 4 but just need to occupy the property. lets connect if you need guidance, i house hacked a few times

Attend your local REI meet-ups and try to find someone who is currently house-hacking or has house-hacked in the past to learn from their experience.

@Adam Luepke - Great first house hack! 

To get started, consider focusing on house hacking in California with properties like duplexes or single-family homes with ADUs, or explore out-of-state rentals in landlord-friendly markets like Ohio or Georgia.

@James Tobin  house hacking is a GREAT way to start.

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $12,500Singe family house-hack renting two bedrooms in a 4-bed, 3 bath, 2-car garage home.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

If you stay elsewhere, consider relocating to a thriving, affordable market like Charlotte or Tampa, where you can house hack or live in a property before transitioning it to a rental.Good luck!