You'll get many returns on that investment...the people here are great!

That's why I work with investor friendly lenders that fund privately and don't require W2s or tax returns (lending based on property not borrower). 

Re: redemption of property, returning deed to ownersbought this property at tax auction...The constable sent the deed to me and it states " I hereby convey to the grantee (me)all of the rights, title, and interest owed by the defendants in the property described above"So I guess what im asking in your experience ...is there anything I have to do before mailing this deed to the former property owners?

To your question, I'm of the mindset you should analyze house hacking investments as though it was a straight rental investment to determine if it's a good deal or not, main criteria being return on investment and whether it cashflows.

  $1200 for a 2bd/1bth each duplex seems like still a decent Cash on Cash Return each month.Thanks for sharing! 

what level of returns are you expecting?

If you do it yourself - you are likely looking at a greater return but more work. 

I believe that's a fairly decent return for our first investment.

Your cash on cash return for each individually will be much higher since you've only laid out 20% vs 100%.I could go into more detail, so let me know you have questions.

Good to excellent based on return, built in equity, scarcity of property etc..