@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

I own properties in Canton right now but I want to expand north up to the Akron market.

I've been researching and viewing properties throughout the South end area and a little bit on the North end. 

California is the richest state in the USA.California has 3,427 miles of Coastline.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

Once you’ve built some confidence and systems, you can start exploring additional markets.I personally focus on 2 markets that are about 20 mile radius.Make sure the market(s) you choose align with your investing goals, whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or both.

I've house hacked all throughout North Jersey. 

Why did you pay cash for the home in North Carolina?

I would love to be able to fact check this.Park North (aka Life Spring Estates), Houston, TX - Sponsors: Inman Equity, Djuric Family Office.Best of luck, Cheryl 

Originally posted by @James Green:@Jerry Shen, http://www.newsweek.com/north-korea-hacking-war-bitcoin-exchanges-part-biggest-global-sting-752161..I'm just saying.....