Also, if someone was to get hurt or there be a fire, or whatnot, you have to consider what insurance implications would come into affect given that you were breaking a city or county law/ordinance as far as that goes.

As far as one poster above mentioning rent2own to mama or sell on a wrap to mama…I highly disagree.

Candice DeIt is so great to hear from you!

I'd go back as far as I can each time especially with the cheap cost of money right now.

As far as the $500 -- that is approximate.

Manhattan is not even in the same ballpark as far as the rental market in Oly. 

Since the unit is so small, we just paid it in cash.

However, before you get bogged down with all the opportunities and options you just received as far as how you can house hack, you need to figure out your criteria, and your level of comfort.

Sell in 5 years and no capital gains tax as far as I can tell from my research to far. 

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