Here is an article that I found on the Veteran's United website because I am trying to do the same thing:https://www.veteransunited.com/valoans/va-rehab-loans/The article states:"Here's what you can do:Repair or add new windows, doors, or sidingRepair or add new roof or guttersInstall new HVAC systems or water heatersImprove insulationWeatherizeTreat mold, lead paint, or moldMake updates to improve energy efficiencyRepair or replace the flooringRepair or replace electrical or plumbing systemsAccessibility updatesIn general, the project has to improve the property's livability and value and must become a permanent part of the home."

This will help you qualify for money enabling you to purchase a larger property.If you can reduce your cost of housing then house hacking is a win... especially in a high cost of living area.

That gives you your tamper proof outlet, meets code and reduces shock hazard.

@Hayden W Gibson not at the moment, I’ve been looking at house hacking and reducing my overall debt.

The first purchase usually reduces or eliminates your housing costs.

This was one of my biggest returns on energy.

You may want to calculate the gain situation and think about reducing price a little to force a sale but offset that with tax savings and still come out ahead but get rid of the albatross.

I'm not considering reducing the amount of coverage I get and I have heard stories of homes burning down.

At some point with rent growth that would reduce, but might take around 7 years to reach that point at 3% rent growth.Is there anyway to better justify a purchase like this? 

You would skip from loan, and could make a bit more ( or reduce cost).This is the only way i see viableGood luck