As @Nicholas L. always so brilliantly puts it, a house hack is the easiest way to accumulate properties for the lowest out-of-pocket.Buy a 4-5br home, rent each room, save that tenant-paid rent and buy again in a year or two.

.- Living in Southern CA, makes it a bit of an issue due to the high cost of homes which is why I was looking at alternative methods. - I read Paces' "Wealth Without Cash" and am interested in Pre-Foreclosure opportunities. - Whether it be a house hack (currently live with parents so would prefer to rent out if it is viable i.e. it not being a primary residence) or a sub-to.

Just always good to check local building codes to ensure this method is allowed.

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However, a challenging situation has arisen: the previous owner's son, who lost the house to the bank, is currently occupying it.I've attempted various methods to facilitate a smooth transition, including offering cash for keys and assistance with moving expenses.

While this is the correct text book method of doing it, these days seller's are pricing their properties as though all units are at market rent.

Not that you asked, but if you are going this route, I'd highly reccomend the BRRRR method.

Guys i have a question if i did the brrrr method all the way with the rent in the end..my question after i did the second mortgage of course... the equity i have in the property van i get Heloc on this or not ?

So, to do what you are asking, make sure you are using the appropriate accounting method. 

If you feel the need to explain yourself you could always use the "Binder Method" where you walk through comps with them to help them understand where the number is coming from.