Funny I sold a duplex in Chicago for this exact same reason.

We'd like to use her VA loan when she becomes eligible to house hack but she isn't super interested in the duplex/triplex/quadplexes we've found in that area... they're generally in neighborhoods we would never feel safe living in.

Have you thought about using your VA Loan to get into a multi family property such as a duplex or even a fourplex?

It's the left half. me: "Why is the tv slid all the way to the left against the wall?"

I am going through with my first cash out refi on a duplex.

If it damages you wall / ceiling etc then it’s land lord insurance claim.

I am focusing on a multifamily (duplex / triplex) house hack. 

I am intrigued by these types of value add deals but just keep hitting a wall on valuations.

We have a beautiful German Shepherd, we live on 20 acres, our tenants live in duplexes and apartments so the rules are different.

However, we figure since we are purchasing a duplex near the college, it shouldn't be difficult for the management company to maintain a steady flow of tenants.