Even if you dont, you have to live somewhere and the added costs can be compared to tax advantages, equity buildup, and the fact that it will be paid off one day (or sold).

I'd also suggest finding a 50% occupied building, then putting in the work to build up occupancy.

I can think of at least 3 strategies:BRRRR (in short, Buy-and-Hold) to gain cash flow & equityWholesaleFlipAlso, do you want mainly cash flow or build up equity (i.e. wealth)?

I want to use the good 'ol OPM until I can build up my own cash to buy long term assets and escape the good 'ol rat race. 

So that pushes me more towards the house hacking, but I feel like the live-in-flip strategy is a really good way to start out in order to build up my business quickly...

Pierre it depends on what your goals are.Do you want to eventually quit your job and do real estate full time OR do you enjoy your job and this is a retirement play with hopefully rent increases over time and principal build up?

This site is great to build up a network of clients. 

I think I will have to build up some equity and hopefully merge into that market, as there is a lot of potential there.How do you like Realty Shares?

Likely the build up of detergent and grease from the kitchen sink line over a number of years.

Then you leave in 5 years with 5 rentals in your pocket as you continue to build up.