I've received apps in the past where this was the exact situation only for the borrower to not qualify and be stuck. 

Here's what you need to know about qualifying and managing costs, including realtor fees and other expenses.Why Germany?

If you're considering house hacking a multi family property, some lenders might be able to factor in potential rental income to help you qualify.

This will help you understand the qualifying requirements, key factors to consider when purchasing, and how to assess whether a property might be a good investment at first glance.

You can find qualified buyers that are small business owners, tradesmen, etc just have someone qualified to do prop underwriting be fore you sign the agreement. 

Also, the term "house hacking" is generally used for your owner occupied home (renting out rooms in your primary home) and that income cannot be used to help you qualify (it is considered boarder income). 

That would not qualify for a 1031 exchange. 

This is due to bonus depreciation which allows taxpayers to deduct 40% of qualifying property costs in the first year, in addition to regular depreciation for new construction and improvement.

Once converted to a rental, repairs and improvements may qualify as deductible expenses, but pre-conversion repairs typically do not.

Montgomery Metropolitan Housing has a reputation of being difficult to work with and are slow to pay at times r so I have heard.One thing to keep in mind is that even with section 8, you still get to set your criteria that tenants need to qualify for your unit.