Starting out with a SF in Syracuse, NY

[Jessyca Jones]

Hi everyone. I am looking to purchase a SF in a suburb of Syracuse (Camillus), and I'm wondering if house hacking is a thing here for single family homes? Back where I lived in NJ, it definitely was, but not sure if Syracuse renters are open to share their space in this way. The homes I'm interested in would have a finished basement (1 bedroom + living space) with a full bath and separate entrance, but we'd be sharing the kitchen. I'd be fine with having the renter have the larger upstairs space, and I would take the basement. Curious to know if I could actually get a renter and if this plan is feasible in this market?

[Kent Kowalski]

Hey Jessyca! I am a resident of Camillus, currently in Mass. for work, and I'm not positive about finding a renter that would mind your situation of house hacking (shared kitchen), but I do know that house hacking is a thing in the area. Camillus does have a big community college nearby and Syracuse university a bit further but still folks renting in Camillus making the commute (not sure who you may be targeting but a shared kitchen may sway rent lower and attract college students which is not always a bad thing if they know the landlord is below)...watch property taxes which can be high in areas of Camillus, hope this helps and good luck!