Since purchasing the home, housing market in my area has declined about 20%.

Hey folks,Posting here because I couldn’t find a recent (past two year) answer about using Fannie Mae / FHA 203k etc loans for a house hack in DFW.

@David Lewis I've house-hacked both my duplexes in Beverly, MA just north of Boston and I definitely feel your pain.

Assuming since you did any FHA loan, this was a househack?

Hi Jeff, as everyone has mentioned, I would suggest house-hacking a 2-4 unit if you have the means.

im looking to get into a house hack in either there or venice, or even palmetto, still just looking but would like to be educated when i do decide to make the move, any tips are appreciated, also if you need any help let me know!

I have a question on house hacking. 

Hey @Dalton Foote - I highly suggest  using a renovation loan and house hacking a multi-family if that is possible with your current life circumstances.The 203k and homestyle renovation loans are just amazing products and drastically help you reduce your risk, in my opinion, because you are able to leverage the cost of the entire renovation with such a low down payment loan.We work with a lot of clients who use these products in Chicago, and no matter what, in the long term, they gain great equity.If you aren't able to house hack - the process is essentially the same, but just with more money down with hard money or conventional construction loan.

I have a property on the barrier island that I do not want to list on MLS but I am interested in connecting with realtors or investors who typically sell or buy pocket listings and may be interested in this property. ...

Looking to do my first house hack, along with getting into more buy and holds.