So a lot of the PATRIOT Act nonsense that is now present in residential mortgage guidelines ("derp a lerp, what's this deposit? 

So it would be a 12 month interest only bridge loan that would give you a little cash from the existing equity in the home, plus an escrow account that would reimburse you for work that you want to do to the home (assuming the work adds value to the home). 

You will not have a mortgage.)

We asked the building inspector to allow/accept the existing non-compliant but pretty good back stairway as an existing condition.

Variable rate mortgages on second properties are the first to go in high-interest rate environments.  

You could negotiate that your cleaner be the emergency contact but don't give them an equity share.You could also find a neighbor or realtor that would do it for a small fee.Emergency calls have been almost non existent for me.

The mortgage rate for rental property is quite high, and is often higher than rent-to-price ratio, so in terms of capital cost vs. return on capital, it does not make sense to get a mortgage.

Choose the right property: Look for a property that can generate enough rental income to your mortgage and expenses, ideally with additional flow.3.

Also, for house hacks generally, you cannot write off any % of your mortgage since it's your primary residence.

Some expenses are:- Mortgage interest- Insurance premiums- Utilities - Management costs- Maintenance and repair expenses- Marketing costsYour CPA will be able to guide you through the whole process.