I'm fine paying my fare share of taxes, but the government incentivizes us to do what it wants us to do - buy real estate, by giving us tax breaks.

Just make sure everyone understands that they will be on the site for anyone to see.And no minors.

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Are any of you who use a separate rental agreement willing to share a copy? 

Columbus OH would be a bonus.Thanks Hi Jake, happy to share my contacts if ever you haven't found someone yet.

I will look into the options you mentioned and factor in all the informative insights you shared.

Thanks for sharing your experience Jennifer!

Tell them if you meant for them to share the garage you would have put it in the lease.

Live in one unit and rent out the others to cover your mortgage.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms with the property seller where they act as the lender, often requiring a smaller down payment and bypassing traditional underwriting.Partnerships or Joint Ventures: Partner with an investor who provides the capital in exchange for a share of the property’s equity or income.Lease Options: Use a rent-to-own agreement, which allows you to control the property while saving for a formal purchase.BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Acquire a distressed property with short-term financing, rehab it to increase value, rent it out, and refinance to recoup your initial investment.Pro TipStay in close communication with your lender as you approach your next purchase.

Like someone else mentioned, doing a short term rental in a secluded basement that is very private and walled off is one thing, but sharing the same refrigerator, kitchen thermostat, etc. with a complete stranger seems like it will introduce more problems than what the money is actually worth.