I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area. I'm eager to learn about how to find and fund properties that help my family financially and m...

New builds, new developments, plenty of rentals within driving distance of the city center, and there are still plenty of areas where a good eye for a rehab job will get you a good ROI.

You will start to see if you want to do what they do.

I've been re-reading the BiggerPockets book The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop, and the numbers are eye-opening.🔥 Why Co-Living & House Hacking Work So Well Together✅ Higher Rental Income Per Unit – Renting by the room typically beats traditional rental rates.✅ Lower Vacancy Risk – Losing one tenant doesn’t mean losing all your cash flow.✅ More Affordable for Renters – Competitive pricing attracts a steady stream of demand.✅ Built-In Community = Lower Turnover – Tenants stay longer when they feel connected.✅ Allows You to House Hack a Single-Family Home – No need to compete for pricey duplexes and triplexes!

It’s great to see someone embracing real estate after an accidental start.

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

@Chloe Salcedoi'd start with a house hack.

For those interested, a combination of mortgages with no “due on sale” clause, mortgage companies loose due diligence, and title insurers willingness to “turn a blind eye” to practices that wouldn’t pass scrutiny now, resulted in tactics like the “second mortgage crank” which not only allowed investors to purchase properties with no money out of pocket but allowed investors to actually walk away from closing with “cash in their pocket”.

If your Realtor is anything like me, they want to spend any marketing funds where the most eyes will be. 

This knowledge is crucial when planning co-living projects.Engage with Local Authorities: Work with city planners and zoning boards to advocate for more inclusive definitions that accommodate co-living arrangements.Monitor Legal Developments: Keep an eye on legal scholarship and policy discussions that may influence zoning reforms favorable to co-living.By staying informed and proactive, real estate investors can navigate the complexities of zoning laws and contribute to the evolution of housing policies that support diverse living arrangements.For a deeper dive into these discussions, you can read the full articles here:Bloomberg: Why Are Zoning Laws Defining What Constitutes a Family?