Renovations while house hacking

[Leonard Sanford Jr]

Hello All!

Brand new REI here and I am looking to acquire my first house hack. Everything about the property fits my criteria, and I am optimistic that my offer will be accepted!

During an initial showing, I noticed that the bathroom in the unit I’d be occupying is pretty outdated, has a 1970’s vibe according to my dad :) That being said, I am wondering if anyone has any tips for success with performing renovations on your existing living space in a house hack? Would it be best to pay for these renovations out of my own pocket? Or seek a renovation loan or personal loan from a lender? Thank you all in advance for taking time to read this post!