In today’s housing market, where inventory remains tight and competition is fierce, speed and decisiveness have become critical factors in securing a home.A Market Defined by Scarcity and CompetitionThe U.S. housing market is still struggling with the effects of years of underbuilding following the 2008 financial crisis.

When we moved, we turned it into a rental, hoping this would be the start of our real estate journey—something we’d like to continue once my husband retires.Some key details:My husband is active duty and will retire in 3 years.We have one final move coming up this summer to Raleigh, NC.Our current debts are crippling us—the high interest makes it tough to stay afloat every month.The plan me and my husband are thinking bout:Sell the rental property.Use the proceeds to pay off all our debts, set aside emergency funds and a down payment for our next home.Free up $1,500/month from debt payments, and that also can stash in a high-yield savings account.Regain full VA loan entitlement, allowing us to purchase a multifamily home and use the house hacking strategy for up coming move.Avoid capital gains tax, since April marks five years of ownership, and the tenant’s lease ends in May.This wasn’t our original plan, and we hate the idea of using our equity to pay off debt.

I am a complete rookie to the real estate scene, I am looking to house hack for my first residence out of college.

In a worst case scenario like the house burns down or a tenant sues you and you're not insured properly, that's a big risk. 

I have heard it used different ways.I have used a version of gap funding where the hard money lender funds 85% of the flip (purchase + renovation) and the gap funder funds 10% of the deal.

A hybrid approach could work best: start with a cash-flowing Texas rental while saving for a Long Island house hack later.

Please, can someone help me with information on getting an agent (Group home center) to rent my house to in Maryland. 

My contractor brought me a house off the market.

When I did my first house hack in Columbus I showed very low income on taxes. 

🏡 Co-Living + House Hacking = Maximum Cash Flow & Financial FreedomHey BP Community,If you’ve been house hacking or thinking about it, pairing it with a co-living strategy can seriously amplify your returns.