I'm so intrigued by the idea of house hacking and want to take advantage of being able to use such little capital in order to get more and more properties under my belt, but I was wondering if anyone is out there having success given the current state of the market?

Am in the Denver area also (rental house in Thornton) and considering a property manager for the current slow period in October, at least for tenant placement.Thank you!

I'm currently looking at Beaumont but open to other areas. 

For the kitchen, it doesn't look like there is much to do there besides change the cabinets and the layout maybe with the way it currently is.

Currently, living room and dining room is one large space (open layout). 

You are in a good position in terms of employment, assets and current living status.

Separate considerations:a) My friend works for this painter and I have been trying to pay her on the side to do the work under the table.b) I am trying to get the kitchen painted by June 2nd because I am having the cabinets installed and the kitchen is already demoed.c) I currently have a contractor working on the bathroom and she agreed to paint the kitchen but she has been very slow.Thank you for all the advice!

@Michael Mainini I'm very familiar with Buda, and we currently have an STR in Buda. 

Converting your current primary into a house hack by adding a studio helps you offset your current mortgage while learning how to be a landlord.

Currently, I am a district manager for Build 2 Rent, specializing in new construction properties in Florida and North Carolina.