So I just closed on a duplex a couple days ago & Im going to be house hacking.

Purchase price: $302,500 Cash invested: $5,000 Utilized VA Loan for a House Hack for my first Rental Property.

House Hacking has been something that has caught my eye in the last year.

The answer is yes, but it is generally found when the owner is also living in at least one unit (aka "House Hacking").

If you hire someone typically they are the ones providing this information, but if someone is paying you, then yes they need this information for tax purposes.BTW - I would say your SS# has been hacked so many times and is on the black market already this is why we monitor ours through other parties or just lock it down at experian and other agencies if you are concerned about it.

@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.

Hi @Zhong Zhang I have used vacancy hacks over the years to get personal properties under 1% when turning tenants over. 3% increase depends on renewing or getting new tenants, when renewing tenants that's  a safe amount. 

I just got into my first house hack, it's a SFR with a separate 886 sq ft ADU (2 bed, 3 bath) that was converted from a pool house prior to my purchase.

@Emeka Okeke, while it can be debated, in my opinion, by far, one of the more simplistic ways to take action and learn the ropes of real estate investing, all while mitigating risk, is to house hack your first deal.

@James Tobin  house hacking is a GREAT way to start.