Additionally, hundreds of businesses, including global leaders like Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, and Uber, are in Pittsburgh and draw thousands of professionals to the city annually.

Is there a difference based on age or is it based on the age of the roof and the windstorm mitigation done to the house. 

Plus, it gives you flexibility as you can draw funds as needed and only pay interest on what you use.

They'll be able to help and point you in the right direction to see if it's even possible to house hack based on your current position and market conditions.

It would give you the best of both worlds: You would pull out some cash to use on another deal and have a strong base of cash flow.

I think that is a decision based on your situation & goals.I'm not sure what your market rates, prices, or demand are, but I'd suggest analyzing both of the strategies you mentioned and see what numbers make the most sense.

Analyze different markets based on your goals.

Hopewell Handyman (hopewellhandyman.net) is an investor friendly and based in Alpharetta if you need help with repairs and tenant turns. 

Fake it til you make it, is a very common saying.When investors buy commercial it is often if, not always, based off of the numbers.

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