IE: House Hacking - 1) Identify a 2-4 unit property I can live in and rent the other units such that net rents cover most of or exceed the mortgage payment, goal: live rent cheap-or-free; 2) Secure long-term fixed rate mortgage/debt; 3) Hold and live in the property as I focus on honing my property management systems/skills and accumulate of capital for the next deal.Step 2: Call financial institutions (local banks, I'd start with Happy State. credit unions, Frost, etc) and figure out financing options for your chosen strategies.

Just create systems and network with contractors so you have people available when something needs done.

Build the systems to run the business and run it like a business. 

I've tried TenantCloud (just as a test case) and really liked the features and simplicity.Here's an article that reviews some of the more popular systems: https://rentprep.com/reviews/b...

If not, you can work with the postal system to assign unit numbers. 

Spray foam is not very dense, but air channels are a weak point in sound insulation systems, so it may be good in preventing them.  

I realize there are city and zoning regulations, permits, converting the hvac systems/water meters/electrical panels, etc.

Not only that, but I have worked with clients who have lost thousands of dollars on damages and not being familiar with the claims systems or city regulations.

We did not like booking.comWe had trouble integrating it with our other systems, and did not like that guests don’t get reviews so there’s no accountability.

Or, keep collecting partial rent for next few months till court system is fully functional and scheduling prompt hearings again?