Keeping pets requires a one-time nonrefundable pet fee of $200 (per pet) as well as an additional $20 monthly rent for each approved pet.

If you need additional verification, you can kindly request a government-issued ID, but it’s best to communicate this upfront in your house rules.Happy to connect and share more insights! 

I continued paying what I had paid before, with the additional money purely going to principal.The recast to a lower amount was purely to reduce my committed monthly payment to a point that I could get my property to cash flow if I had to move out (job loss, etc).

Hi Shane,Congrats on the new addition to your family!

From a credit perspective, house hacking also helps you build strong cash flow, which can make it easier to secure financing for future deals.Additionally, if you're targeting high-appreciation markets, you could also look into cash-out refinancing down the line to pull equity and fund additional investments.

In additional to conducting educational workshops, I also write blogposts for their websites.

This strategy involves holding the properties for the long term and profiting when you sell them.Here are some additional factors to consider when choosing a real estate investment strategy:Risk tolerance: How comfortable are you with risk?

Quote from @Lionel Quiambao:  ... and maybe throw in the option for the tenant for more speed at an increased rent to cover the additional payment. 

My original SFR was 1100sf and I added 2 units: an 800sf SB9 unit and a 750sf ADU (converted garage plus addition).

This combined with my new boss giving me additional responsibilities (how dare he...) and the support of my wife prompted me to take the plunge.