It's not as high performing as what's traditionally recommended (it's still cash flow positive but has a small margin) but that has a lot to do with the high interest rate.

 $1 million net worth or $200k salary is not “elite” after 43 years of inflationary currency depreciation. 

Co-living is seen as a non-financial tool to encourage deeply affordable units, serving as transitional housing along the housing continuum.A study by Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts highlighted that adaptive-reuse co-living spaces could offer more affordable housing solutions compared to traditional studio apartments.

.🔥 Why Co-Living & House Hacking Work So Well Together✅ Higher Rental Income Per Unit – Renting by the room typically beats traditional rental rates.✅ Lower Vacancy Risk – Losing one tenant doesn’t mean losing all your cash flow.✅ More Affordable for Renters – Competitive pricing attracts a steady stream of demand.✅ Built-In Community = Lower Turnover – Tenants stay longer when they feel connected.✅ Allows You to House Hack a Single-Family Home – No need to compete for pricey duplexes and triplexes!

Here’s a quick overview of potential pros and cons, along with general advice on working with hard money lenders like them.Pros:Flexible Financing Options: Rehab Financial Group often specializes in real estate investing and provides hard money loans for BRRRR deals, which may be a good match for your needs.Quick Funding: Hard money lenders like Rehab Financial can sometimes offer quicker access to funds compared to traditional banks, which is important for BRRRR investors looking to move fast on properties.Cons:Higher Interest Rates: Hard money lenders usually charge higher interest rates than traditional financing sources.

With most products their is a place where this makes sense, but in my experience there is only 1 with this product Right Way = Pretty low credit score and cannot qualify for a traditional loan to access the equity and you need the cash fast Wrong Way = Any other reason than the above. 

I work with several private & hard money lenders who specialize in funding BRRRR projects and can offer more flexibility and quicker turnaround times than traditional banks.

Many traditional banks won’t touch them, and even DSCR lenders will avoid them if the build out is done prior the securing long term debt. 

I forget It was likely a mix of private and traditional loans I just don't recall to be honest nothing illegal. 

Creative financing: Explore seller financing or subject-to deals for your next property, which often require less upfront cash and bypass traditional lending limits.You’re on the right track thinking long-term—house hacking and leveraging your duplex are great moves.