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House Hacking Single Family House
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I am ready to purchase my first single-family home this year. I have one roommate willing to pay half the mortgage, so I am trying to figure out how to structure my deal. My plan is to use a first-time buyer's loan program, live in the property for a year, and then turn it into a rental property. Has anyone used this strategy before and had success? Thanks!