The normal local who do whatever it takes to live here and most that I know do not move frequently once they lock down an affordable LTR with a good landlord (until they hopefully buy their own place) and third type are those who have recently relocated.

I moved in the main house, prepared for Airbnb, then moved into the back apartment once the main house was ready to rent.

If they do so while owing you money, you (a) may get that debt owed discharged, and (b) they may or may not be compelled to move out of your property.

Theoretically, I could advertise "no deposit" and charge something like a $500 move in fee, which is non refundable.

Congrats = once finished, plan to move out and house hack again?

I didn't move forward with OCF after all. 

I built my portfolio from 2019-2021 and then moved back to California.There are a lot of great spots in Detroit but you do need to be careful.

well i get it.. however if you do a lease option with non refundable option money up front and they fail to perform your done.. kepe the money and resell.. if this is the pac nor west things are still moving briskly for development ground..

Once, we move out of our unit, we have the flexibility to rent both as MTR or do a blend of other methods. 

With my main goal being to house hack a 3-4 unit through owner occupancy then eventually moving out and renting my unit with naca it may take some years to pay off the mortgage.