Additionally, purchasing at a lower price due to high interest rates could also be a strategic move in the long run.

I figure it could be a good educational tool and potential for some additional income in the form of referrals, and my own purchase commissions. 

In year 2 I bought two 4 units, a 6 unit and a 14 unit - so 24 additional units. 

at the moment it brings in an additional $400 a month.

Additionally, I have family I often visit in Birmingham and along the I-85 corridor (Greenville, Charlotte, and RDU area).

While estimates suggest higher returns (10-20%) than traditional rentals, additional costs and complexities come into play.

But it will still allow you to afford a SIGNIFICANTLY higher price point than if you did not house hack.So, if real estate appreciates 5% per year, then a $500,000 property will have $138,000 in additional value after 5 years.

In addition, not all rigidcore products are constructed the same.

A pool requires the largest capital investment of the three, and in most cases adds very little if any additional value.

I won't go to deep into short sales, but there are a ton of additional costs that are associated with a deal like this.