@William Weston You don't have to house hack, but if you could fit your family of 5 in a 3BR unit, would this work: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8104-Chesw...?

@Curtis OsaweyStarting with Section 8 housing can be a great strategy, especially since it provides consistent rental income.

@Kris Lou Many factors go into PMC pricing:1) Locality (city/state)2) Neighborhood & Property Class (time to manage Class A < Class B < Class C < Class D)3) Property condition (slumlord properties hard to manage)4) Number of units (some economies of scale, but not as much as owners think)5) Owner expectations (some owners really want a personal assistant!)

I landscaped a 40 foot x 7 foot walkway on the side of my house(where I house hack) in 2024.  

You could sell one house and buy two with that money. 

Yes, as S-Corp owners receiving W-2 wages, employee deferrals to a Solo 401(k) are subject to FICA taxes (Social Security & Medicare).

@Michelle Dong for S8 info, go to Michigan's MSHDA website and that of the Detroit Housing Commission.

Quote from @Jenny Banner: Good Afternoon,I have flipped a few houses up in Connecticut.

This a was a deteriorated house on my street that was previously occupied by a drug dealer.

Hey Anthony, Welcome back to the BP community.Congrats on your first house hack .Wishing you continued success and looking forward to connecting.