As long as you are coming out of pocket at around the same you would be renting somewhere else then you are still getting ahead in life because your tenants are helping pay down the loan and build your equity.You should also run an analysis putting in what the market rate rent would be of you did not live there.

.: Wow I just got caught up on this @James Wise, bummed I missed the live action.

Built-in accounting software, keeps track of everything better and helps for tax returns at the end of the year3. multiple payment options are usually available for residents4. maintenance requests all in one area, easier to keep track of and keep residents informed of the status5.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I'm happy to help walk you through the process if you want. 

Let me know if I can help!

This would be our second duplex house hack, and while it's been a great investment, the neighbor our current duplex is located in is not the worst, but not the greatest either, especially when it comes to school district.

I know several investors that have done this and all they do is complain during tax season.

My limit is set to $500, and I never was sent a request for this repair.

Ok @Marc Shin this is such a loaded question!