Hello everyone! I’m new here

[Tyler Aposhian]

I'm new to bigger pockets and excited to get started investing, I plan to buy my first house hack either the end of this year or next year here in Salt Lake City or Ogden Utah, I'm close to both. I've been interested in real estate but I've been learning more about it recently.

My first question for everyone is how to find renters and people interested in renting in your area? And how do you deal with the insurance side of things?

I'm excited to be part of the community!

[Meghan Carson]

@Tyler Aposhian

Hi Tyler! Welcome to the forums.

I’d recommend starting with online rental platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Zillow, and Apartments.com to get the most exposure.

You can also try yard signs and local community boards—they can be surprisingly effective!

Small rental incentives, like $50 off the first month’s rent, can help attract tenants faster.

If there are any local universities nearby, reach out to them—many have resources to help landlords list available rentals.

For insurance, be sure to shop around and compare policies. You'll need a dwelling policy, specifically a DP-3, which includes loss of rent coverage.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.