Could I have a comfortable househack in SD?

[Eric Long]

Hi BP Friends,

I live in the bay area at the moment and was wondering what the prospects are for a Househack in SD.

 I would like a comfortable househack and not having to share a kitchen. I say comfortable because the gf doesn't want the idea of having to see the tenants. Ideally separate... I don't know the area of San Diego well enough, but is it possible in SD? What prices am I looking at?

Thanks in advance!

[Cathy S.]

Hey Eric! I am currently house hacking a duplex in the North Park area of SD. I think what you probably want to look for is something like a small multifamily (e.g. duplex) or a single family home with a separate studio attached with 2 different entrances. I'm not sure how common it would be to find such a single family home. You could also do something like find a SFR, build an ADU in the backyard / convert the garage, and live in the ADU while renting out the main house.

Lots of options. As you are probably aware, the market is hot and don't last for many days on the market. Feel free to DM @Twana Rasoul. He helped me buy my first property, this duplex :)