So regardless my current living expenses will be much lower than any house hack I think that I will find here but the point for me to house hack is to begin real estate investing.

Prices lower and rents good. 

So it can be a great way to get into an A or B building/neighborhood at a lower cost.

I’m in the process of doing something similar with a short time frame - 3 years with likelihood of early payment after refiCurious if you located a simple template.

If you can't get a professional looking job, it will look like the tenants (novices) painted it, and will lower the desirability of the unit for the next occupants.Keep with neutral, off-white colors, keep it simple--it will broaden the appeal to the greatest number of potential renters.

Anyone ever purchased a home via a VA loan assumption? We're looking to assume a military member's mortgage (we're military too so they should get VA eligibility restored...). The owner's mortgage company (USAA Nation...

If you are north of the Watterson the property values are a little lower and the rent a little lower.

This one we wanted to put in my name as a second home so we don't have to put 20% down and have a lower interest rate.

I do not know the normal wear and tear time frame for carpeting in the bedrooms and stairs?

I do not know the normal wear and tear time frame for carpeting in the bedrooms and stairs?