Is this the common practice?

I'd love to hear peoples thoughts on what a good level of leverage should be.Regarding best practices for house hacking, having a strong screening / rental criteria and sticking to it is key to success.

For practical purposes, 4 units and under are almost always residential, especially if the primary use is for residential purposes only.  

I would think there would be some different regulations for this scenario vs. a straight out non-occupied investment property.

Good practice...good lawsuit avoidance, great risk reduction tool, but not required.#2...in Texas and probably most places almost all properties are sold "as is".   

I think the underlying tech is amazing and full of possibilities but unless the SEC kicks in and starts to regulate it's still very risky.

This paragraph does not apply to a dwelling unit used in connection with a federally administered or regulated housing program, including programs under s. 202, s. 221(d)(3) and (4), s. 236, or s. 8 of the National Housing Act, as amended.Keep in mind that this law is completely civil in nature.

He shares solid, practical advice on setting up your finances and using a house hack to get started.

Its too practical and unattractive for the mayor photo opp so its a no go today.  

I've been working with Quicken Loans and was told that there's a strict regulation for refinancing investment properties now compared to even a few months ago and not that many lenders are refinancing investment properties now.