A growing population fuels demand for housing, presenting opportunities for property investors.Before making any investment decision, it's crucial to conduct thorough research, consult with real estate professionals, and consider your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Additionally, I received a $10,000 credit, further enhancing my financial position.

They are short term loans that are meant to aid the investor in acquiring the asset and then fix it up to the point that it can compete with the comps in its area. 

I personally am okay with having a cosigner for a tenant because this adds an additional person who is financially responsible for the lease if the tenant is unable to pay rent or for damages they cause. 

The other issue, as it has been stated, is that it becomes financially tricky to take a property out of the portfolio, so you also sacrifice flexibility at a time when you begin to scale and flexibility can be really important. 

.• Cash Flow Analysis: Use a tool or spreadsheet to calculate projected cash flow.Based on your estimate of $300 per month in cash flow, make sure to verify that this aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

The IRS allows 1031 Exchanges to defer taxes on what they consider to be capital assets. 

To effectively evaluate the financial implications of renting versus house hacking, we'll dive deep into the numbers and walk you through how we calculated them.

Concerned he may want to come back so how do I ensure the asset remains mine. 

@Eric RosielloAs far as financials, you can inquire with local property managers if you have a sense of a couple places you are interested in, to see if they'd be willing to share.