I totally agree with your other comments.  

Totally depends, but I find most self managers have no idea what the market rents or vacancy rates in their market are. 

 tenant intiially voiced they wanted to stay at least 4 years due to the school district before signing. we are almost through year one with them, and will need to restructure our lease in a few months. they have been fine tenants.i was thinking about incentivizing it, but want some expert opinions. they currently pay 2795 a month, but a total of 2863 with the property mangement fees( pet and "convenience" fees) but we are getting rid of our property mangement company and doing it ourselves. trying to think of the best way to pitch thisso what i was thinking was:2863 for 3 years ( it would stay flat for 3 years)2925 for 2 years (flat for 2)2975 for 1 yearthoughts?

 ~2600sf total 1bed 1 bath, build in the 60s.  

House hacking a multi family for that amount will be tough, but it's totally possible with a SFH or townhouse.There are some awesome strategic areas that will cash flow with a house hack + are nice appreciation plays.

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Any other areas - same suggestion that you do due diligence in more than numbers or online opinions.

You provide capital and are totally passive. 

Totally agree!

In 100% of the cases I have experienced (including one we are working on as we speak) the roomates leave their crap behind and leave the house in a total mess.