Calculating Rental Income Per Unit for House Hacking

[Tyson Thurman]

Hey fellow BP members! Brand new investor here just getting into the game.

When analyzing a house hack situation for rental income, such as a Duplex or Triplex, would I factor in the rent that I would be paying as rental income for my unit? Or would I only include the rent from the unit(s) that I am renting out into that calculation? I am trying to get a better understanding of how to calculate the rental income for house hack situations using the BP Rental Income Calculator.

Thanks so much for your replies in advance. I look forward to meeting and connecting with some of you. I am based in Los Angeles County - San Pedro (South Bay).

[Charles Cooper]

@Tyson Thurman

Tyson, I would calculate it as if you were renting all the units. If you stay in one of the units, I would then just see it as someone else helping you pay your mortgage while your property will appreciate over time.