From a credit perspective, house hacking also helps you build strong cash flow, which can make it easier to secure financing for future deals.Additionally, if you're targeting high-appreciation markets, you could also look into cash-out refinancing down the line to pull equity and fund additional investments.

I engaged my webmaster - SEO expert to handle it and she contacted Mailchimp and was able to secure a new account for us, with her listed as having the final authority to authorize a mailing.  24 mailing later never another problem.   

my RE income from my rentals is semi-passive of course... so less active than W2 but more active than dividends or social security.

Screening tenants well and then a security deposit or credit card hold process in place will limit liability.

You can also request a security deposit for extra peace of mind. 

Be sure to consult with local experts, evaluate cash flow, understand tenant laws, and negotiate with the seller for the best outcome.Good luck!

I am not a tax expert, but here are my thoughts. 

I'm not a tax expert and dont know how this would conflict with the tax deferred basis, but if doable, this isnt a bad option, either. 

I dont allow tenants to move in without first month rent and security deposit paid by cashier check .

Their lender even noted how this switch opened doors for them to secure a third property within two years.From what I’ve seen in Forbes, this decision often depends on the investor’s timeine.