The house's upstairs consists of a bedroom, bathroom, and second seating area/office, so I would like to take that for myself so I have my own space as well as room to study. 

I've listened to the BiggerPockets podcasts and what always seems to evade me is how people go from their first investment (or first few) to the next handful.I've followed much of the advice (bought my primary residence in Denver, CO in 2012 for $320,500 and have rented out the basement consistently since then effectively living for free - yay house hacking!).

Which generally means not letting things slide, having policies and procedures and enforcing them consistently across tenants.For example, if rent is due on the 1st, then late fee notice goes out on the 6th (assuming that's what you have in your leases, a 5 day grace period), then if still not received, 5-day demand letter goes out on the 17th.

I love the consistent client but I hate that every year or two it’s a massive turn around! 

Do you guys know of people who are consistently flipping in PBC? 

I realize from research this is a consistent debate, but I cant seem find a straight answer.Im just about to start flipping houses (Alaska most likely).I will buy my first property with cash and can do most of repairs myself.I will probably only do 3 homes in my first year which I will live in.I am not interested in becoming an agent.There seems to be plenty of fees between license,broker,mls,membership,marketing, etc.

Maybe they have some extra juice and can push the deal up the chain.

What stock or certificate of deposit could spit out that much of a dividend so consistently?

Just be consistent and diligent in your search.

And number 1 thing I preach is consistency, be on top of yourself with both parties trust me or everything will go downhill really fast!