If so, the flex space is only useable for you since you don't want a stranger entering your master bedroom in order to access the flex space.

With these savings, I plan to enter the market for a single-family house hack in the Baltimore area in Fall 2025.

A fool would see exactly where that was heading.They managed to spend some of the "free money" but the account was quickly frozen and judgment entered for constructive trust in the full amount plus the cost of the bond, interest and attorneys fees.

If you are interested in more data about the area, enter the zip code (37208) into areavibes.com or city-data.com.

Having them sign a new lease every month gives you an excuse to enter the unit every month to kinda see what's going on inside.  

It sounds like you have a great plan for entering the real estate market, and a duplex or small multifamily could be a great way to house hack, saving money while building  equity. 

That said, in Florida, the parties can enter into an agreement that qualifies the tenant's and landlord's use of the premises.

Hi Rena, gr8 way and good entering point to resolving financial issues. 

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That's not to say do not enter transactions, just don't adjust your requirements for acceptance.