A good lender will define specific criteria that you and your property will be expected to meet.

Let the map of these properties define what the ultimate rents and sold comps are. 

The house hacking component will be only the first ~6 years or so.

We closed on a 165 unit stabilized multifamily with a value add component in a nice pocket on the east side near Lawrence back in September for essentially a 7% cap with huge upside potential. 

For that reason you'd have to define what better is to you. 

I will definently remember this going forward!

David,Having written, clearly defined Rental Criteria for our properties makes these situations easier.Minimum credit scores, no evictionsI recommend that you develop a clear list of qualifications and make sure they comply with fair housing laws.This way when their current lease expires, you have defined what it takes to qualify for your properties.Hope this helps.

Great pictures with your marketing is a key component as well.  

Start by defining and quantifying your objective.

I've developed my mechanisms to get around the non-assignable component.