I specialize in STR & Co-living concepts, which I recommend for the highest rental income potential! 

@Jeffery Jones As someone who owns 6 single-family homes under the Section 8 program and runs a property management company that manages over 100 Section 8 properties, I’ve learned a lot about the ins and outs of the program—not just the idealized version often shared on social media.If done correctly, Section 8 can be a great way to diversify a portfolio.

House Hacking Strategy: Living in one unit while renting out the other(s) is a smart way to offset your mortgage.

I also require proof of savings of at least 2 months living expenses. 

I plan on living in one side and renting the other side out. 

She has lived in area for years. 

Starting with a small multifamily property is a fantastic idea—it gives you a chance to live in one unit while renting out the others, which can help offset your mortgage and build equity faster.

That said, I wanted to share my story about how I found an out-of-state property, got it rented, and set it on autopilot.BackgroundI’m in my late 20s, living in a very high cost of living city and working in tech.

I went owner occupied either conventional or FHA.  3-5% down at the time you only had to live there 1 year and then you can move out or move on. 

Right now I'm living in Baltimore, still working 9-5 W-2.