In general for full time rentals two lower priced units will generate greater net income than one larger. 

You can't get an FHA or other mortgage to house hack without full-time employment that is not freelance or IC.

If you plan to list it or market it in order to generate buyers, you need to allow for broker cooperation and run it though your broker, so you can't just say "I won't sell it to represented buyers."

 I am self employed, And having trouble getting a loan from the bank.

My wife and I are looking for a new tax person that is well versed in the following:1. 1099 Self Employed returns and W2 (we do both) 2.

I'd consider partnering up with someone and offering management, lead generation, cleaning, turning, renos, etc for either free or a low rate to understand the game and build up that network.

No income or employment is put on that loan application.Whew, that was a lot.

If you were looking for a new skilled job, do you think an employer would be impressed in an interview if you say "I have been researching this for 2 months"?  

My goal is help people get into a nice home with a landlord they can count on, improve the neighborhood and generate long term wealth for my family and to supplement my pension from the Fire Dept, As a start!

My goal is help people get into a nice home with a landlord they can count on, improve the neighborhood and generate long term wealth for my family and to supplement my pension from the Fire Dept, As a start!