There is a 5% down product conventional with no monthly MI that allows multi family acquistions for House Hacking purposes.

I take it that this is a pure investment for you and not some sort of live-in, house hack?

My thoughts are to house hack a duplex, perhaps even do a BRRRR with it.

One is a house hack. looking for advise from a CPA for proper bookkeeping and tax planning who works w/RE in CA.

I'm based in DC and found the perfect house hack deal - I have a preapproval letter but I don't have the full amount for down payment and closing costs. 

(Golden's great too, but pricier too.)Not sure how far down the rabbit hole you want to go, but you could also look for a place with some kind of separate basement for that first place and then do a modified house-hack to offset your mortgage while you're there. 

Hello,I am currently saving up for my first House-hacking rental property.

I encourage him to invest in a multi-family home because he can house hack and live for free or reduced rent, and kickstart his investment career.

If you are dead set on house hacking, then you'll likely just need to find another property.

Purchase price: $235,000 Cash invested: $2,000 Contributors: Michelle Marie Spearman This property is an unconventional duplex that my wife and I house hacked for a year and a half.