Can you buy a portable unit for her to use until the main one is fixed? 

Money in hand sounds great, but my portfolio strategy (even though it’s currently small) is long term buy and hold.

You may have success with Multifamily DSCR Loans for 5-10 units - then really once you are at 11+ its going to be a whole additional/different set of lenders - commercial mortgage brokers probably your best search/bet if its significantly above 6 units in your buy box

Do you have enough money to buy in a market where the median home price is 3x the average? 

What are the top markets right now for buying rentals right now?  

Use it to buy-down your loan, offset some closing costs, or pay your coach.I love that it forces buyers to realize their agent isn't free to them. 

My husband and I want to buy our first house hack in an expensive area, Salt Lake.

But is it better or worse than not buying anything at all?

This is why I always preach buying fewer but more desirable properties.

Hey @Nolan ChandlerThanks for replying to my post.Yes, I'd like to go more detail about house hacking with you.I think I'm having a hard time in analyzing which deals are good enough to buy.