If you're saying house hacking as a family with children can limit your privacy or be less desirable than owning a detached single family home, I don't disagree.

(I will ask that, out of respect for our current tenants’ security and privacy, to wait until your viewing appointment before walking the property.)If everything above is agreeable to you, let me know your availability over the next few days and I'd be happy to take you through the apartment.Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you at the viewing.Note how I reiterate the qualifying criteria as well as itemizing what the move-in costs will be.

Could not do it as the only STRs that didn't have stairs (or had elevators) required me to provide government issued ID for everyone in our group (which some objected to for privacy concerns).

Privacy: Homes directly on a busy road may lack the privacy of those further from the road.

That is HIPPA privacy protected.

For sellers, these off-market options can mean privacy, reduced days on market pressure, and flexible pricing strategies.

The outside needs new ground level deck along with new privacy fence or for it to be removed along with some definite landscaping cleanup.

You might also explore house hacking with creative setups like renting out a basement, garage apartment, or even short-term rentals if your girlfriend prefers more privacy.

It started as a 3 bed 1 3/4 bath and ended 4 bed 2 1/2 bath with an inground pool, privacy fenced in backyard, screened in patio, new floors and freshly painted walls throughout.

Smart locks are becoming more common in rentals, especially short-term and multifamily units.Pros:No need to rekey between tenantsCan grant/revoke access remotely (great for maintenance or showings)Access logs for added securityTenants like the convenienceCons:Dependence on batteries or Wi-Fi—can fail if not maintainedSome tenants may be uncomfortable with perceived privacy concernsHigher upfront cost and potential for tech support issuesIf the system fails, physical access could be a problemFor long-term rentals, a keypad lock with manual override might be a better balance—still allows for code changes without rekeying, but avoids some of the tech pitfalls of smart locks tied to Wi-Fi or apps.Whatever you choose, just make sure there's a backup access method and clear communication with tenants about how it's managed.