For example, if the loan officer asks you what your monthly payments are and your mother-in-law moved in with you because she is struggling financially and you are paying her car payment, don't share that you are paying her car payment every month.

Buy a quality property, stay away from the hood, rehab it as if you would move in, take your time picking a tenant, you'll be find.

Selling and move on.  

I want to purchase my second property within 4-6 months of moving into my multifamily house hack, but looking for a guidance on the strategy to do so.

Don’t stress about perfection—choose what feels right and move forward.7.

If you have mony in the deal and it is no longer bringing a proper return it may be time to move that money into another property that will return more.  

@Jorge Abreu The fact that you led with providing value rather than chasing deals speaks volumes about your approach, and it’s inspiring to hear how that mindset has been a game-changer for you.As for the biggest shift in my own approach—getting crystal clear on my long-term vision helped me stop chasing distractions and start making intentional moves.

Those areas are seeing the most appreciation and continue to grow with new residents moving there looking for housing. 

I get get really good prices for home games, graduation, ceremonies, moving kids in and out etc.I get all these bookings from VRBO.

This is one of the best ways to scale a portfolio while keeping low out-of-pocket costs.Big Picture: The Best Move for You•If you need funds now, a HELOC in your name makes sense—but keep the rental in your personal name to avoid triggering the due-on-sale clause.