Being such a tiny place I'd say your competing with apartments, and looking at apartment type persons.

That code section states:(1) “Prospective owner-occupant” means a natural person who presents to the trustee an affidavit or declaration, pursuant to Section 2015.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, that:(A) They will occupy the property as their primary residence within 60 days of the trustee's deed being recorded.

Unless you have a solid net worth or strong track record in this area, it will be tough, but not impossible.

It must have been very difficult to find a two family with solid numbers in that area.

Do not allow the seller to return for personal belongings after the close without some type of documentation on when they would have everything removed.

I have read a number of bp books and have built up a solid amount of business knowledge especially in marketing as I have helped with a number of marketing oriented projects at my church.

It's easy to make a solid ROI on an affordable course.

I have known them to let things slid plenty of times if with some Q&A it comes apparent a person knew what they were doing, used good correct practices.

I haven't personally house hacked a room, but I do know some people who have.

Essentially, I want all cash flow/expenses to be flowing in and out of a business account rather than my personal bank accounts.