It stands out for its affordability, consistent appreciation, and reliable cash flow.

.🔹 Co-Living is Gaining Legal Ground:Colorado eliminated all restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living together statewide as of July 1, 2024, marking a major victory for co-living advocates.This week, Jacksonville Municipal Court ruled in favor of PadSplit, voiding citations for “illegal boarding houses” on constitutional and fair housing grounds.Cities like all over like Washington D.C. are considering zoning reforms to allow more co-living developments as an answer to the housing crisis.As Airbnb restrictions tighten, co-living is emerging as a scalable and legally sound alternative that balances affordability, tenant stability, and community needs.

Quote from @Isaac Terry: I was looking at homes in Akron & Clevand, they are affordable but since I'm out of state I'm not sure about pulling the trigger on investing. 

model offers private living spaces alongside shared communal areas, catering to individuals seeking affordability, flexibility, and community.

Maybe that allows you to afford more rentals in the future too. 

@Darrius LloydTo start your house hacking journey, research neighborhoods with potential for multifamily properties and balance affordability with tenant quality.

There's a post right above mine from a lender... there's always a lender offering $$$ even when people can't afford it. 

A home equity loan seems like a possible way to expand my portfolio, would consider buying a multifamily and renting out our current home to live in one of the units and purchase it as a primary home (assuming its 4 units or less), but being in the Santa Cruz CA area, I am afraid I'll need to look outside of CA for any deal that makes sense, and can't afford to lose my great job (can't work remotely).  

Some cities are waking up to housing crisis and affordability crisis, so may change their attitude.

“Few regions can match our economy, professional opportunities, affordability, location, and quality of life,” researchers said in a statement.Here are some of the highlights from findings.Growth projections in the Charlotte regionGrowth continues in MecklenburgMecklenburg County is currently home to 1.2 million people.