House Hacking the NYC Metro Area

[Chris Skutnik]

I’m looking to house hack somewhere reasonably close to the NYC Metro area within the next year. What areas should I be focusing on to give myself the greatest chance of success, and why?

[Allan Szlafrok]

@Chris Skutnik I always tell people Jersey City is a great place to house hack in the area. Shorter commute to manhattan that LI and even a lot of Brooklyn and Queens. Lots of 2 and 3 family houses ripe for a successful house hack. It’s gotten a little pricey over there but there are still deals to be had in the West Side, West Bergen, and Bergen Lafayette areas. Other areas of the city are great to depending on your budget but the areas I’ve mentioned probably offer the most bang for your buck and potential for price appreciation in my opinion.