I live around Huntsville, the epicenter of northern Alabama.

@Andrew Katz, if you will be living in your next house hack, you should investigate a conventional loan instead of hard money.

It wasn't fun living an hour and a half from work and play, but absolutely worth it.If one is starting with relatively low living expenses, cash flow can be extremely powerful towards reaching financial freedom.

Living in one unit and renting out the others allows you to deduct 75% of expenses like mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, and shared repairs as rental expenses, while the remaining 25% applies to personal use.

Additionally, I am beginning to believe you don't live there to be the "house monitor" as this seems to be going on for a time period. 

Or paying off my debt, while I provide them with a nice house to live in instead of an apartment. 

@Jarrod OchsenbeinIt's great to hear that you are succeeding with the co-living model.

Do you know anyone that lives there, or did you go to college there?

Here are a few innovative strategies that have been game-changers for my portfolio:- Co-Living Spaces: With affordability concerns rising, co-living setups are attracting young professionals and students.

Screening everyone over 18 helps reduce the risk of costly evictions and ensures you’re fully informed about who will be living in your property.Additionally, be mindful of the number of occupants and how it might impact your property.