That is what I did to start investing and buy my first rental unit if you have any questions on different strategies or want to go over your thought process let me know I would be happy to answer any questions for you. 

It seems like every town I look in has such strict regulations where you need to owner occupy your unit. 

OK, yes house hacking means you are living there and renting additional rooms or units from under the same roof.

I wouldn't do any renos or upgrades while they are occupying the unit-wait for a turn over. 

Because it is apartments they don't think I'm watching any particular unit, they just know I'm around.   

My name is Francisco, I'm really interested getting into Commercial Multi Family (5+ unit).

Bought a 1,000 sq ft rental unit about 4 years ago and put 20% ish down.

April in Georgia April:  My first property years ago was a multifamily where I lived in one part while renting out the other units.

We've been dealing with vacancies in our student housing units.

Better be on the top of your screening game with studios/motel type units.