I am trying to buy first property to house hack, live in for 1 year, and buy another.

Looking to rent out the property for cash flow (After some small updates / maintenance) and continue to build equity and loan paydown while I house-hack into a 4-plex in the Volusia County area.

You could also house-hack by renting out a room—start small and build from there.Hard Money Loans: They’re helpful for flips but come with high interest.

I'm in a space to do some house hacking, and am under the general (unresearched, unless you count years of Zillow watching) opinion that my local rental market is healthy.

Compromise with your parents — save up from working and then invest in a home near the college you’ll attend and house- hack it, renting out the other rooms and gaining landlord experience while earning a degree.

Hey @Devin Voelker,Glad to see you're jumping into homeownership with a house hack—such a smart strategy!

Could you advise on whether we should pursue house hacking and rent out our current home?

I’ve recently been hacked and had funds stolen.

I’m particularly interested in house hacking as my first strategy.I’d love to understand more about what to look for in strong investment markets, practical tips for house hacking, and the financing options available for first-time buyers.

House hack or pure investment?