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House Hacking in South Shore Mass
Hi all!
Looking to House Hack in the South Shore in Massachusetts! I make $33,000 a year and have 17,000 saved up. Loan Officers have told me I cannot afford it. How can I afford it?
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Hi DJ!
Thanks for responding! I have spoken to one Loan Officer officially and one family friend who works with mortgages. The Loan officer said that if I get my pay up to 36,000, I may be able to afford a duplex in Pawtucket worth 289,000 if one were to become available.