. - Four years of appreciation -100k HELOC for investing.TakeawaysThis house hack worked because I chose a desirable home in a good area with strong appreciation potential.

If you have time to secure this loan through a bank, I would strongly consider it. 

If you need a strong negotiator to help you navigate this, feel free to reach out I’d be happy to assist!

We're likely in decent shape the next year or so, but in my mind, inflation will be key to watch. higher inflation will mean higher rates- may be good for property values if the overall economy stays strong, but inflation will likely raise interest rates. 

@Emmanuel RugambaChicago is a great market for house hacking because of its affordable 2-4 unit properties, strong tenant demand, and diverse neighborhoods.

@Joel Lebovits Canton is still a good rental market with strong rents.

Forbidden is strong definitive word. 

I would strongly recommend spending the money to meet with an attorney for an hour before you put anything in writing to your tenant.Good Luck!

With the new subway line being built nearby, do you think this could boost demand for smaller, ADU-style units?

Way to go @Glenn McCrorey , I went in the same position as you 12 years ago, when I started my full time real estate investment. 400 properties later, i am still going strong.