I found a local building that has 4 units with a combination of 6 bed and 3 baths, do not know a lot about the property other than its a conditional use rooming house.

Is it worthwhile to house-hack a 3-4 bed SFH if it means I'll get my foot in the door with REI faster (assuming the numbers make sense) or is it beneficial to be patient and wait for a MFH that matches my criteria? 

@Adam LangI’d be very hesitant to jump into bed long term in a buy and hold with someone I didn’t really really know.

I'm paying not too much more than this for a 2 bed out in NW Forest Heights which makes me wonder how much room for rental increases there is in the immediate term. 

Example: 1200 sq ft, 3 bed 2 bath, for 150k, rent's for 1400 a month.  

Keep them by your bed.

I own a 4 bed room 2.5 bath  2100 sq foot home that can rent for $2100- $2300  monthly  in Tacoma. comps indicate  $345k selling price but owe $220k at the moment.

Added 3 bed 1.5 bath and a kitchen to the house by finish the basement and garage.

@Jason Gaunce, your post is a little difficult to decipher, but from what I could gather:2-bed units are the sweet spot in most markets.

Flooring, Paint, Light fixtures, crown molding, new central air, bathroom vanity, custom master bed closet.