Taxes are still going to be about the same (biggest complaint I hear about SW Ohio numbers), but the $/unit will be much less without sacrificing much, if any, in market rent. 

You already know you will be sacrificing cashflow because you are house-hacking.

Frequency of claims REALLY matters.Buy your insurance from an experienced Independent Insurance Broker that has options and can help you navigate this crazy market WITHOUT SACRIFICING COVERAGE on the policy.

Is it worth sacrificing future wealth for short term comfort?

If your goal is to get out of the rat race find the highly casfhlowing markets/deals even if it means sacrificing cashflow, if you don't need the cashflow now buy in a good area that will appreciate at a higher rate and produce large cashflow 5-10 years down the road. 

The breath of potential issues might be difficult to grasp.If you're THAT lazy as a landlord, maybe you should consider sacrificing equity build up in favor of professional management.

If you can't answer that question: you're not ready to build that level of wealth without sacrificing a lot of things that could possibly make you much happier and a more satisfied person.Do you plan to have a family? 

Being an entrepreneur is about sacrificing (some have to give more and some have to give less) and it ain't easy my friend.

I am purposely investing in higher class (A-B) properties, so sacrificing some cash flow for stability and the ability to exit easier if the time comes.   

I’ll double check the stats and ratings, but no, the postings over 85% were more expensive, but also almost ritzy looking, to the point of sacrificing wise use of space for nicer decor.