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Jake Steele How do I analysis risk on a house hack as a new investor?
11 June 2020 | 1 reply
All my potential roommates have also agreed that they would want the smoke out. 
Hannah Noble Long Distance REI as a Newbie
1 July 2020 | 25 replies
As many other have said it more than likely won’t cash flow unless you charge by the room to room mates.
Kyle Graham Real estate in Baltimore?
12 June 2020 | 10 replies
Now I am a BRRRR investor on town homes in Baltimore County :) That being said, where can you see yourself living and having roommates?
Chris Keeler Multiple Residents on One Lease
10 June 2020 | 1 reply
It sounds like you are trying to violate HOA rules (because I suspect this requirement was put in place by the HOA to prevent what you are trying to do).While this might be possible by having a master lease an then adding/removing roommates as needed, it might not be advisable to make an enemy of the HOA and your rule-abiding neighbors - In many communities, the HOA can make your life miserable in many, many ways, and you want to avoid their radar (and their hit list) whenever possible. 
Katherine Seigle Beginner Investor Interested in BRRRR
22 April 2020 | 1 reply
., but was looking for advice from some people with more experience than me.I currently live in Charleston SC and have been renting a property for about 3 years with a roommate.
Daniel Hankins Conversation for the future of humanity
22 April 2020 | 2 replies
Might also be wise to target the younger generation before they get too far into a career or college path.Household income must be 3 times the “Monthly Operation Payment”.Create unique opportunities to create income from excess space in a property (vacation/air bnb, temp housing for travel nurse, students, etc.)Residents may choose to use roommates to meet this requirement.Pet owners buy all the flooring instead of a pet deposit.
Brendon Connors What is best site/software for getting credit/background checks
25 April 2020 | 5 replies
Hi BP,I am looking for the best site to run background checks and credit checks on a potential roommate for my househack.
Devin Dang Help House Hacking in Austin
10 May 2020 | 21 replies
I understand that there shouldn't be any emotion in an investment but since this will be my primary residence that I live in with my girlfriend and three roommates (two of which are my current roommates that I rent with and prefer to stay with).
Grace Marie Weger Owner-Occupy Single Family & Renting a Room
3 May 2022 | 6 replies
I’m really struggling on crafting the appropriate rental agreement and wanting to provide a level of separation and degree of confidentiality between his roommates, mainly to avoid any potential interpersonal conflicts.
Kathleen McCabe First time under Contract - Is this a good investment?
27 April 2020 | 11 replies
Maybe you can increase gross rents by renting by the room, having a roommate, or using the other side as a short term rental?