Your experience, cash position, risk tolerance, handy skills, and income levels all will play a role in what will be the best house-hack for you or not. 

Why I Believe Striving to Build Passive Income is OverratedThis may seem like a disingenuous statement coming from a passive income guy, BUT, I believe that those looking to build sustainable look term wealth would be better off to downplay passive income.Passive income has a role, a large role, but one best utilized when a certain level of wealth has been achieved, and the holder of said wealth is looking to preserve capital and live off the income generated by passive investments.I hear many relatively new real estate investors say that their goal is to acquire enough real property to replace their earned (W-2 or 1099 or Sch C) income with the income be generated by their investments.  

Let's explore the influential role Millennials play in the housing market and how their preferences are shaping the future of housing.Preference for Urban Living: Unlike previous generations that favored suburban or rural lifestyles, many Millennials are drawn to urban areas with vibrant cultural scenes, diverse dining options, and convenient access to amenities.

If Tenant Defaults under this Lease, Landlord may exercise all rights and remedies available under applicable law, including the right to: (i) terminate this Lease; (ii) regain possession of the Property through an eviction or similar process; (iii) recover from Tenant all unpaid Rent, including unpaid Monthly Rent, Additional Rent, Late Fees and, if applicable, holdover Rent for the period prior to Tenant’s delivery of possession of the Property to Landlord; (iv) recover all Rent payable under this Lease for the period from the date of termination for Tenant Default through the stated Expiration Date, less the amount Landlord is able to collect from any replacement tenants for that period; and (v) recover allreasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in repairing any damage to the Property, caused by the improper useby any Occupant or any guests of an Occupant, less any amounts obtained from the Security Deposit.

However, it's crucial to exercise due diligence when using such platforms.

What is your role or goals in real estate?

Therefore, it helps to include it for the purpose of the exercise.

Residential real estate investment is a commercial exercise.

Everyone needs a role and lane to drive in.

A 1% rent-to-value ratio seems like a pipe dream as properties are operating at half a percent or worse, mirroring markets like Hawaii and California. 100% agreed mate,Much harder nowadays.Got to dig more and role up the sleeves.I've always believed the deals are out there if one looks hard enough.Just negotiating on to probates as I type this.$120,000 - $140,000 ARV'sTrying to pick up for $50,000 each.Decent condition and might need $20,000 cosmetic.Rent $1,500 - $1,700.Granted, I have the luxury of market knowledge, cash to close, remote workers and solid lists.Definitely not falling of tree's like 10+ years ago but still plenty of deals to be had.$1m in cash and someone that is willing to work the market hard for 2-3 years can retire off the income if investing in the Midwest.Just my opinion 🙏