My plan is to house hack a duplex by using the equity in my current single family house to fund the down payment.

You can do both usually you want someone that can lead a team and convert the lead and sell if they need too and most people with that skill set are currently working.

The third zone is one that is highly regulated, perhaps taxed at a higher rate, but has an established process for STR's and the risk of changes in the laws regarding airbnb or other OTA's is relatively low, simply because those conversations have already happened and the local government has decided that they are going to allow them in the area and have an established process for permitting, etc.

Currently house hacking (rent by the room) in my primary home (1st property) in Texas while working out of state.

With rates so low, even rental property rates are insanely low.

I made an Excel spreadsheet and color code the ones that are higher in the red or orange colors, and low balances in green.

Thank you Zachary- we are currently doing a 1 bed and also a 2 bed.

They need to speak with a lender who can pull their current entitlement charged for the current loan, and then they need to tell the lender what County they want to buy in and how much of a home and downpayment they plan to purchase.  

Hi everyone,I'm currently negotiating a real estate deal and would appreciate some advice on how favorable this offer sounds:Price: $3,170,000.0017 units50% down payment5% interest rateBalloon payment in 3 to 5 yearsThey're open to either interest-only payments or an amortized loan structureAdditionally, I'm trying to secure the best financing option available.How does this deal compare to the current market?

Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.