She and a roommate will live in one side, and the other side will rent to pay mortgage.

Can you get a roommate to subsidize your half.

Look for a roommate or rental space to generate money for your next deal.

What about this…Do a combination of several of the ideas...Go with the pool table and the flat screen, but trade in the “suggested roommates” for the 5 girl roommates.

Good point Amit, if Joanna's question is regarding her condo conversation, then no rent control.Some Units Have Limited Rent Control Coverage Single Family Homes/Condos—You do not have full rent control protection if you live in a single family home (note that a single family home with an illegal in-law unit counts as a 2 unit building) or a condominium and you (and your roommates) moved in on or after January 1, 1996.

Lured by a great price, 4 years ago I brought a 3 bedroom in a college area where most people want 2 bedrooms and 1 roommate.

College students prefer to live with roommates and party ;) So your options are limited that way also IMO.

-If you are moving to an area where your BAH will change on the positive side, maybe find a roommate (or several) and rent out a place together and use the excess BAH to help cover expenses.

I'm having a good time rehabbing internal finishes, some minor plumbing and electrical, and have been living mortgage free with a tenant and roommate.

This is a 3 roommate situation in a condo.