So only forced sellers are going to sell, as everybody knows that tourists are going to be back with a vengeance.2.

That’s usually a sign of being in a management-heavy neighborhood and at least in Buffalo, low opportunity for forced appreciation.

Overlaid on a deal bought below market value and then force appreciated to a house hack.  

I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power.

You bought 60 to 100 year-old properties primarily for cash flow and now you feel your investment is not working because you are forced to re-invest some of your cash flow back into the properties.Here is the thing: they are your assets and you can make them better and more valuable.

Using your VA loan benefit is another great way to get started in real estate investing.I’m active duty Air Force with four properties.

I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power.

You can only prorate the primary residence exclusion in cases where health or a job transfer have forced you to move.

I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power.

However, health concerns forced me to step away from the hustle about 6 years ago.Fast forward to today, I'm officially retired and living in sunny California with a renewed sense of energy (and much better health!).