Newbie Looking to House Hack in Maryland

[Garrett Swanson]

Hello, my name is Garrett and I am looking to house hack in Maryland. I'd prefer to stay within a 20 minute drive from where I currently am (Columbia). Unfortunately, It seems that house hacking in Maryland is much more viable in Baltimore and Hagerstown than other parts of Maryland that I would prefer to live in. Have you or someone you know successfully house hacked in central Maryland?

I would greatly appreciate any insight from anyone who has house hacked in Maryland, or has worked with others who have. 

I am self employed (I sell on eBay) and do not have the ability to get traditional financing yet so that is an obstacle I need to deal with. I have read books, listened to countless real estate podcasts and am really eager to get started. I think hearing from those who have house hacked in the area would be really helpful in setting me on the right track. 

[Russell Brazil]

Multifamily is more prevalent in those areas, so most people who HouseHack in Montgomery and Howard County will do a rent by the room/roommate situation. Get 4 roommates at $800 each, and you got $3200 coming in.