I also don't live in the state where the house is.

@John Su I live in northern New England where there is lots of snow and on any multi family property the landlord typically takes care of snow removal.

Buying a duplex may offset living expenses, and may be a few hundred dollars cheaper than renting.

Hey Everyone,I just graduated college with no debt so I want to buy my first property and House Hack with college students, I found a property currently selling for $175,000 dollars, but I think It can be negotiated to a lower purchase price since it is a little outdated and the other houses in that same street have sold for less money, although it is outdated it could be rented for $550 dollars a month + utilities  and since it is a 4 bed, 2 baths; renting out the other 3 bedrooms while I live in one of them would help me break even with the house's monthly expenses.

As it enables you to live in one unit of a property while renting out others to pay your housing bills, house hacking is an excellent strategy—especially for first-time homebuyers.

We're considering the following options:1) Purchasing a single family/duplex and renting it out, continuing to live in and house hack our current house and building equity slowly.2) Purchasing a duplex, rent out one side and live in the other, rent out current house.

Where are you living now?

Reduced Living Costs:House hacking allowed me to live in a larger or more desirable property than I could afford at the time solely on my income.

I live in Naples, FL and would love any information on local groups/opportunities in the SW FL area if you know of anyWelcome! 

I have an interested applicant who receives SS and is on Section 8 housing assistance via San Antonio Housing Assistance (SAHA).