Living in a duplex while renting out the other side is a great introduction to real estate investments and also offsetting the ever increasing cost of living in Austin.

I think it works better in some states than others.I'm always up for exploring options with lower rates, as long as it doesn't increase the hassle factor and risk significantly. 

More media exposure, HGTV, etc have increased the demand of "why don't I try that" people so prices on active markets have increased so it appears margins are decreasing. 

The kicker is a cell tower with a 50yr lease bringing in $794/mo with 10% increases every 5yrs out back, but unseen from the house.

Hey all, I'm looking for my first property which I will be house hacking. I've been looking in Essex, Bergen and Passaic counties, but I am open to other areas. I need to be close to a train station that's within 30-4...

My mortgage is going to increase by $200/250. 

A) Focus on fixing your finances, killing off credit card debt, build up savings, increase your main source of income.

So far, Seattle has seven permitted tiny house villages, though officials reportedly expect that number to increase by the end of the year.""

Will re doing the  properties siding and some exterior upgrades be sufficient enough to force the appreciation or is the only way to increase the appreciation is to rehab  each unit?

haha I still think South Bend is up and coming with the South Shore expansion, Notre Dame involvement, employment increases across multiple business categories throughout the entire region, and government support of a revival in downtown.