Most people assume that house hacking means living in a 2 bedroom 1 bath duplex.

I am looking for advice from people who have done this in the past.

Then I work with a local insurance broker give them a valuation of the property, explain that the property is being rented and by how many people.

The best way to start is by surrounding yourself with people who are already doing what you’re trying to do.

Quote from @Vince Scipione: Yes, they are a popular choice where I live and work, however with the ever fluctuating cost of oil heat, many people have swapped over their boilers/furnaces to what is called a "Propane Gun" essentially it is a device that is affixed to the front of the furnace/boiler that injects the propane and ignites it.

Starting to get competitive though for investment properties because of that reason you have more and more people entering the market from out of state.

It is an amazing city with great people and plenty of opportunities in the real estate space.

Real estate is transactional where people are involved so it won't be a black and white answer.The best to do is to find an agent that fits your needs and guide you through the process.

As long as it meets "minimum" size standards it can look like a broom closet and be considered a bedroom... ridiculous, but it's out there, and in a tight market people will pay for it... 

I haven't heard of any, but met with a few people in the twin cities last year.