If you could find a duplex property (or a single family house that could be turned into a duplex--check any HOA restrictions first), or a "fixer upper" to live in, that could be a better use of the equity you have in the rental house.If you run the numbers and decide it makes sense to sell the rental house (check with your accountant, figure out closing costs to selling and buying) then you'll possibly have more money to put towards a primary residence.You may want to check the neighborhoods that fall in the school district you want to stay in and look in "under appreciated" areas...maybe not the A class neighborhoods, but ones that have potential of becoming "improved".While I understand your desire to stay in a particular school district, it's not the end of the world to consider other districts if they will allow you to build real estate/family wealth that will put your entire family tree in a better position."

I'm a first-time home buyer interested in house hacking. 

I requested the info because I have just hired this PM and this is the first listing I have with them.

First off a 10 Unit is commercial not conventional so the qualification requirements are higher and you need to understand the loan parameters.

From flipping houses to rentals ask me anything message me, maybe at some point I can help you find your first flip or Rental.

The first thing that comes to mind for me is mobile home parks.

Hello, I am fairly new to bigger pockets and this is my first forum question. 

I recently moved out of my first house hack which was a duplex.

You are not the first one going through this.

Hello, long-time reader of BP, first-time poster!