I recommend you print, study, and highlight the HUD guide: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/HUDAsstAnimalN...You should also check with a local HUD office to see if they have any additional guidance they can provide you.Keep in mind, not everyone is subject to Fair Housing requirements and you may be exempt from allowing the ESA! 

I'd also find a real estate agent who knows the house hacking strategy or has house hacked themselves if you plan on using an agent. 

Here are some considerations to help you make an informed decision:Rental Income Potential:Duplex: Owning a duplex allows you to live in one unit and rent out the other, providing a steady stream of rental income.

As a real estate agent in Florida I am not aware of any laws in place here that make it illegal to perform rental arbitrage on airbnbs.

Thinking the Denver / Boulder / nearby areas because I would love to live around there, have lots of friends around that area - including my real estate agent who I'm good friends with, and its an appreciating market. 

Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

If those things go down the values will go down (or rise more slowly), like in the rust belt.And keep in mind you're on a forum full of RE agents. 

renovation including a roof replacement Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I specialize in bridging the gap between national & international investors and builders...basically, providing a turn-key process for identifying, purchasing, & managing cash-flowing properties.