After all how do you know seniors will come to the house if you build something somewhere?

We're considering the following options:1) Purchasing a single family/duplex and renting it out, continuing to live in and house hack our current house and building equity slowly.2) Purchasing a duplex, rent out one side and live in the other, rent out current house.

I first became interested in real estate after a high school friend of mine partnered with some people close to him to flip a house where he turned a large profit, especially for a 20 year old.

Hi All, We recently purchased a duplex we're planning on house hacking-- we're going to live in one unit and rent out the other. 

Take just deciding on how far you rehab a house…”Do we really need granite counter tops in the rental?”

Each option has its pros and cons, and I'm hoping to get some insights from this community to make a more informed decision.Option 1: Building an ADUPros:Increased Property Value: An ADU can significantly increase the value of my primary residence.Control and Proximity: I can closely manage and maintain the property since it's on my land.Potential for Higher Rent: ADUs in bay area can fetch a good rental price.Flexible Use: ADUs can serve multiple purposes – home office, guest house, or rental unit.No Additional Land Purchase: Utilizing existing property means no extra cost for land acquisition.Foundation improvements: I will get an upgrade for my foundation which increase house stability.

How have you creatively house-hacked?

I have sealed with both situations but not in the same house 

Last thing you need is a spec house sitting on the market too long.

You have VA benefits to use to house hack and beyond so you want to tap into those, but don't rush the buying process, focus on learning.