For house hacking, I like the dilution effect, where more other people helping pay the mortgage(via rent) as a percent of the total property space, leaves you with a lower amount to cover yourself.That being said, appreciation is where wealth is built, and my investment strategy is now focused on maximizing appreciation potential.

Make sure to hire a professional architect or designer to create a functional and attractive layout that maximizes space and comfort.Amenities: Think about the amenities that you can offer to make your rentals stand out.

Self management is the only way to maximize cash flow. 

If there is a stagflationary event, or if the housing market “crashes”, then the cash I keep on hand is designed to maximize on those opportunities as well.

To maximize the tax benefits you need to be invested in the QOF for 10 years so that you are able to avoid capital gains and avoid depreciation recapture. 

Goals are to maximize profit but without turning over a crappy place....

So It is likely that you over remodeled the house.In order to maximize your profit margin, a house that is located in a neighborhood that is worth 1million, you should not spend more than 100k to remodel it.  

3) Price fiercely to maximize profits not occupancy (they're not the same thing).

There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

However, it's not a good way to invest and maximize your buying power.