House Hacking

[Mark Murray]

Newbie to House Hacking here. Please shed some light into this scenario for me. I thought I had read as a married couple, only ONE person of the partnership has to actually "live" in one of the dwellings for a year.

I brought up this to a realtor recently, one that I have used in the past for non-investment property purchases. Becuase I was interested in a four-plex. I explained that the above scenario was something I would like to partake in; if at all possible. Meaning, either my partner or I alone can house hack this property.

The realtor stated, " You can only do that with single-family homes."

Any response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!