I expect appreciation to grow rapidly within the next 5-7 years. 12 years to get my money back isn't aligned with my goals but I am interested in how to make this better or have a better understanding of knowing when the deal just doesn't work.

I have been interested in house hacking for a while. trying to learn more more everyday while building up my capital for a down payment+reserves and expecting to pull the trigger in the next 6-12 months.

I have never heard of the provision that landlord must keep the unit vacant if the lease is "broken" through eviction.

The rehab will be starting right away and is expected to take 2 months, then I am hoping to rent both units ASAP.

While most of America lives paycheck to paycheck, living over their heads, you've broken the mold.  

If your comps are lower in price, expect appraisal problems.

Learn the laws if you expect to stay in business.What so many new investor/landlords fail to understand is that the rent is late the day after it is due.

The stuff I saw in photos was exactly what I was expecting and had signs of a good flip.

But somehow its always expected that landlords should be flexible as far as paying the rent.First there's this weirdness with the VA payments. 

Finding a private investor that will assist is harder than expected.