and if you don't have enough money to house hack in San Diego... save up until you do.and if you want to move somewhere else, house hack there. 

Co-living is how I went from renting a room, Delivering Dominos, no savings, and not being able to qualify for a loan to financial freedom & a $2M net worth in 15 months.  

Financial Highlights•Acquisition Price: $72,000•Renovation Costs: $35,600•Total Investment: $107,600•Funds: raised from personal savings and private lenderHow did you add value to the deal?

Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.

Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.

My pro50 code had expired and this ones saves me even more!!!

If you’re not in a rush to tap your equity, holding off until rates come down could save you money in the long run.

I'm in good standing with a 810 credit score, no debt, and about $100k in savings.

Consulting a tax professional now can help structure ownership and financing efficiently, ensuring you take full advantage of deductions, depreciation, and potential tax-saving strategies like 1031 exchanges in the future.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you don't intend to do that right away then do the 20% and save the extra cash flow.