Preferably stay for one year and find another house.

Because you are forcing equity into the house you are sometimes able to pull back out the entire purchase and rehab process to return to your investor then you own the home with just the mortgage.

The front end can sometimes be tedious to get approved by the local housing authority, but rent payments are always timely.

Good Morning,So I have always dreamed of getting a duplex as my first house and to house hack to get my foot in the door in real estate investing.

Rehab Scope:Cosmetic remodel: Painted the interior/exterior, updated the kitchen cabinets and countertops, and installed new flooring.Modernized fixtures: Replaced light fixtures, outlets, and switches throughout.Enhanced curb appeal: Painted the brick exterior, added landscaping, and modern black accents.Timeline: Completed the rehab in just 4 weeks to minimize holding costs.Strategic Upgrades: Focused on cost-effective improvements like vinyl flooring and fresh paint, wh What was the outcome?

Purchase price: $78,736 Sale price: $115,000 Bought a house in Kenmare, ND that was freshly remodeled.

The house needed significant updates, so we tackled the kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances.

This is a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom single family house.

., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

I’m a 23-year-old starting out in real estate investing, with an immediate goal to house hack a 2-4 unit property in the Hudson Valley, NY, focusing on Orange and Ulster Counties (open to Dutchess as well).What I’m Looking For:Property Type: Duplex or 2-4 unit propertyPrice Range: $350,000–$500,000Plan: Live in one unit (likely a 1B1B) and rent out the other(s)Location: Ideally within 45 minutes of Newburgh, focusing on Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess CountiesTimeline: I’m aiming to close on a property by April, but I’m flexible and focused on finding the right deal.I’ve been searching on Zillow and Realtor.com, but most listings don’t seem to fit the numbers or have already been picked over.