I'm getting married in the next year and starting a family, and we plan to move out when that happens, which means that even if I went through the permitting process now and was granted a rental permit w/the town, I knew that ultimately I was going to find myself screwed when the time came to get a renewal on it (every 2 years), and I wasn't able to prove that the property was still owner-occupied.

Ultimately, I sold the property for about break-even because of personal circumstances that changed in my life.

My ultimate goal is to invest in affordable housing such as pad-split and section 8.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

You'll likely have questions about local recommendations and events, which can be great opportunities to partner with nearby businesses.These partnerships can enhance promotions, generate referrals, and ultimately add value for your guests.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

For this plan I followed the outline in The Ultimate Beginner's Guide here on the site.  

@Michael GondaIt ultimately comes down to what you want to achieve with the equity.

By charging below on rent, you're losing profit, and by overcharging, your properties may end up sitting vacant, which ultimately will cost quite a bit.

We offered on several homes before ultimately deciding to open our search a bit wider.