I live just north of Boston.

Living with housemates who pay most of your mortgage is the best way to get going.

I live in MA state but I invest out of state.

I acquired a 60 k heloc loan and I'm interested in scaling my business even though I don't live in WI anymore.

The goal of house-hacking is to eventually rent out the unit you live in, when you scale your portfolio by buying the next rental.

@Jack Hamm  not living there it really depends on the location and your tolerance for the management of this type of arrangement.

Welcome to Texas.Coppell is an excellent place to live (I live there. 

Provided the house hack reduces your overall living expenses while living there AND cash flows upon moving out, I’d say move forward.Looking forward to seeing your success!

Given that you're near NYC, I'd imagine, there'd be a lot of newer professionals looking for a place to live so there should be no shortage.Id connect with other local investors that do rent by the room to see what they do for furnishings. 

live in Round Rock, TX (just north of Austin).