Some folks might decide the savings associated with the below market rent is worth not drinking Quote from @Jaheen Ahsan: Hello,So I bought my first house hack back in July, and I've been trying to find roommates for about 6 months or so and haven't quite had any luck.

I focus on staying engaged, whether it’s through regular check-ins, providing insights without expecting anything in return.In terms of systems, I’ve found that a mix of structured tools and personal touchpoints works best.

Live in the multi-family for a year, then move back into your own home and rent out the unit.If if not ideal, it's worth the hassle. 

Quote from @Victor Yang:In addition, is it possible for me and my wife to gift 36k worth of equity per year of the house (under the annual exclusion limit) and therefore have none of the costs go towards the lifetime gift limit?

It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.

RemoteLock or August Smart Locks – Essential for remote check-ins; integrates with booking platforms to auto-generate codes. 4.

I think build to rent is a great option if you can get cheap enough land to make it worth it.

@Tiana Lazard check with your local municipality, but unlikely you can claim homestead unless it is still your legal address - and you want tenants getting your mail.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Yes tenants lose keys (and we can't duplicate them) a bit of a PITA to order more, but well worth it.