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House Hacking Forever
I love being able to live for free and house hacking provides that opportunity. But what about 5+ years from now. What do you do? Would it be better to rent house or apartment? Taking your own expenses out of the question by house hacking is incredible. I would not be opposed to doing this indefinitely, but as some point, it would be nice to have a place that is independent of anyone else. Could someone provide some insight on this matter? Thanks in advance!
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@Eric Piccione Side-by-sides tend to provide more privacy than up/down duplexes; you have your own separate entrances and it's easier to have separate garages and yards with that setup. You'll also be able to get more rent from quality tenants who can afford to pay extra for those amenities.