All Forum Posts by: Robert Durden

@Jordan Malara - great intel, ty!

@Miller McSwain thank you sir!

@Jordan Malara - thank you so much for this detail, it is super helpful! I am fine living in anything so renting out a master bedroom sounds like a great idea. 

I hadn't thought of the combo 'room by room' house hack AND an STR in the basement, that's a great idea! Does your walk-out basement have a door at the back of the house or the front? I am from a city where if (and when) a house has one, it is always in the front.

 @Miller McSwain - congrats on this man! Sounds like a great deal. Living in the basement sounds like a great idea! The upstairs of these homes I am see are typically huge. Two questions if you don't mind me asking: 

- Do you mind me asking WHEN you purchased your home? 

- When you are running your house hack numbers, do you include everything like CAPEX, maintenance, etc.? Seems like you have been

Thanks so much! 

Thanks everyone! Helpful information all around, much appreciated!

Hi all! I am currently house hacking a condo in Washington, DC that nets me $10 per month! There is definitely a space trade off but currently have two low key renters that are covering all my expenses, utilities, etc. It has been great! 

I am looking to house hack in Colorado Springs as I lived in the area briefly (4 months for ski season!) a couple of years ago and am looking to move back. I would love to get into my next property as a house hack and would love to get into some sort of -plex but it seems like SFHs may make more sense there. 

In the SFH context, I know the Denver per room market is strong. However, could anyone give me a read on the per room house hack market in CO Springs? Is it strong? I know there are a lot of military people so do they typically go for room rentals? I am seeing $700-$800 depending on the area on Facebook, seem right?

I am open to any and all insight as I scout places, thanks all!

Thanks so much, always great talking to you all!

 Hey Chris, it includes labor and supply!

Hi all, I just received a quote of $5,560 to replace to replace the tiling and tub in my condo. I am currently house hacking it but will turn it into a section 8 rental come next year to cash flow solidly. The contractor quoted me that figure to go down to the drywall, take it out, place waterproof membrane, new tiles, and tub and paint the bathroom. Does that seem reasonable to folks based on your experience? Thanks!

 Logan, that sounds great! Congrats on that deal. Was this SLC proper or any of the surrounding regions? 

@Chris Davidson & @Anna Strausbaugh - really appreciate the insights! Boise seems like it is out of my wheelhouse right now but Nampa and Caldwell seem great! Would you recommend any of these towns/cities/subburbs in the surround area? I have been scouting Middleton and Kuna as well!

Hi all, recently settling into my first property (a house hack in Washington, DC proper - got a steal of a deal!) and am toying with a thought exercise. I am setting my sites on my next primary residence house hack when I am eligible next April. In my next property, I am looking to strike out West to house hack a -plex (open to 2-4, anything that makes sense numbers wise) in a good market that will offer some vibrancy in terms of city/town life with access to the great outdoors, primarily skiing. With my DITI, I have about $400-500K to play with.

I am looking at all the usual suspects (Denver, SLC, Boise) but fear they are beyond reason/price at this point. I am doing my due diligence on these markets but figured I'd throw it out to the community and hear thoughts, thanks so much!

(I am not sure if these types of posts are cool so appreciate the feedback!)