So, do you have any advice for a first-time house-hacker wishing to jump into the appreciating deep end and swim with the sharks? 

Hi All,I am planning to invest in a house where rent vs own ratio as below:Rent 16% & Own 84%Is this a bad thing that there is only 16% of the people renting or is this a good thing as there is less people who rent so quality of tenant will be high ?

I see you're from Hoboken, where are you looking to house hack?

I was looking at houses there and wondered if I can stay 6 months and rent out 6 month  as a  monthly or 6 months rental?

Plumbing all that to the house is a couple grand more before rough-in.My property is in a very rural area right next to a popular ski resort plus it is elevated on a ridgeline.

Ingrid,I would make sure you designate a spot in the front or back yard located away from the house.

The fact is that the selling price of a lot might be $12,000-15,000, while a house sells for $200-300,000 and the effort involved might be the same.

Once you start changing the rules because you get good or bad vibes from a potential tenant, you can get yourself in serious hot water and end up in court for a fair housing violation. 

It always intrigue me that people are willing to do house hacks without an ADU or an additional living unit.

I just got the notification from the city that there is a new apartment complex that will come up right in front of my house.