Yes, seller financing is another approach to reduce the amount of cash invested, which pushes up the total return (or IRR). 

I’m especially interested in house hacking as my first investment since it seems ideal for building cash flow, reducing expenses and gaining experience without heavy initial capital.Questions & Market Focus:I'm still learning, but I’m starting to research these four markets to understand which may be the best fit for house hacking.

Reduce expenses to save more money.

However, hiring a CPA will not save you any money, in other words will not reduce your taxes. 

Was not able to rent it and selling was a challenge as high interest rates reduced the number of qualified buyers.

Usually the best place is to reduce debt because that is the same as getting interest paid at the rate on the loan or credit.

I'm looking to reduce the sound between two levels of a townhome, as I rent them separately, but they were built with standard drywall on the ceiling.

Some water companies will reduce the bill if it is due to a leak, but the fact that the tenant waited three billing cycles to say anything means they may not get much of a discount.

This setup helps us reduce our mortgage each month and makes our home work as an investment.

Fee simple lots provide greater flexibility than multifamily projects under one parcel.4) Kimberly Byrum - Lease-Up Rates by Asset Type:Garden Style Multifamily: 18 units per monthBTR Cottage Style: 12 units per monthBTR SFH Detached: 8 units per month5) John Jones (BBL Building) - Efficient and thoughtful design remains the best way to reduce costs.6) Tony Benge Margins are comparable between garden style multi-family & BTR, but BTR is in much higher demand.It was a great turnout, excited to see the BTR sector’s growth between now and next year’s event!