That improves my ROI and lowers my risk. 

I am building a house this year.

In most common methods of wholesaling you are NOT a principal, you are an intermediary.I like them all, but 7 is one that needs reminding because all of the fakers out there go bursting in with their "I will buy your house for cash" without a cent to their name.

House is currently registered as two but want to turn it into a three.

As the seller I would pay for the energy audit, do the analysis on the work to be done (cost vs savings) and then market the home with a prepackaged improvement contract that would meet lender guidelines (solar, EE windows, etc). 45 day close to allow for enough time to do loan and obtain permits, occupancy COE+2. 

Continuous improvement is key to long-term success.Please feel free to DM me if you want to discuss further and potentially get your investing started!

@Bruce Tieuhouse hacking is a great way to get started and I think your plan is great - but I would reset your expectations on the numbers:1. the goal of a house hack isn't to live for free. 

If you are willing to live in one side of a duplex, you could house hack for very little down.

You get most of the benefits from a central AC without the insane talks of installing ductwork in an old house.

My name is Aidan Ahern, I'm based out of Stillwater Oklahoma as I'm a student at Oklahoma State University, and I'm looking to break into real estate investing by way of house hacking a small multi-family!