Reach out to local banks, take them to lunch and tell them your story.

Think of me like that old friend who can’t help but dish out stories over coffee; xcept my stories sometimes lead you to the kind of deals that nudge your portfolio from “just okay” to “damn, that’s impressive.”

I think there are more horror stories than anything when it comes to those kinds of companies. 

Stories like these are what make house hacking worth it.I hope this helps, Tim!

I was not an agent then but it inspired me to be one!

While it’s a helpful quick filter, the bigger picture—appreciation, tax benefits, loan paydown, and compounding growth—often tells a much better story over 5-10 years.The key is balancing cash flow and long-term gains.

I'd love to hear specific examples or success stories! 

I will try to make a long story short.  

If you went of 10% to 6% that's another story."

If you could find any news stories, that might be a place to start, or even share national housing shortage data.