This means you’re effectively living for free, or close to it, while building equity in your property.Low-Cost Entry into Real Estate InvestingBecause you're living in the property, you can qualify for owner-occupied financing.

Address issues like a squeaky basement shower and squeaky floors by marketing the space effectively.

This will primarily effect tenant's sales and your ability to re-lease when tenant moves out.You have building risk: primarily, how easy will it be to re-tenant if your tenant goes dark or leaves.  

The irony of the 1% "rule" is that those who could even use it effectively don't need it, ie if you need to spend more than 30 seconds thinking about whether it fits the guidelines you're probably not educated enough in RE to use it anyway. 

This was a change that took effect in early Jan 2017.I am invested in the DEIV fund, a predecessor fund to the current fund. 

Hi @Julie Philpott it depends where you are in Franklinton to feel the full effects of those new developments.

I don’t know which way to tap into equity and where to invest in .Quote from @Samuel Diouf: I love house hacking because you can get into the higher priced areas and leverage your money very effectively. 

For example, an agent would collect a reduced commission, flat transaction fee, or no commission if the buyer sources an off-market deal directly.In your case, if you'd like to compensate your agent, you can include it in the loan.

Landscaping will have the largest effect on the resale value vs a kitchen or bathroom.

But when you focus on EFFECTIVE purchase capital requirement, notice how that 1 little change of wording totally shifts mindset, focus, everything.