Purchase price: $135,000 Cash invested: $33,000 Solid block and brick 3 unit, freestanding building.

Of course your personal finances and debt to income/debt to assets ratio will be a factor but if the property is really solid that could help you to get a loan at a lower down payment amount. 

It might be best to focus on earning more income and getting a solid personal financial situation first before house hacking. 

Steady cash flow, solid tenants, I'm only 8 months in but no problems to date.

Steady cash flow, solid tenants, I'm only 8 months in but no problems to date.

Large mechanicals are all solid.

@Malik Ahmad South Philly can be a solid area for rentals in the right areas and when acquired for the right price.

With the lake nearby, I figured it would be solid for a short-term rental. 

-Solid sales job of 15 years and good income with savings, and a 401k maxed yearly.

I’ve been steady on the MLS and have looked at a few properties but nothing has really been a solid investment as of yet.