I am retired and working on career #2 and 2 of 3 of our kids have left for college - our oldest is headed to UConn for her PhD (6 years) and instead of paying to rent, our thoughts are to do a version of a house hack with buying a house/condo and renting out one to two rooms to offset the costs of her rent.

The article has some great graphs that are informative as they illustrate the housing price trends of 7 major metropolitan areas in the US, including the San Francisco Bay Area over a 20+ year period.

I have heard Midwest is good for a house flip.

The kitchen is supposed to serve as an area to prepare food, but in making it part of the rest of the house it becomes necessary to make it aesthetically pleasing, which not only makes it expensive but also tends to impair its function.

Anyone investing in College Park?  Pros?  Cons?  Thanks!

I’m going to wait until prices come down.​Is this a housing bubble? ​

If you can house hack, that's an awesome way to start with some of the lowest risk in my opinion. 

Hey All, I'm getting into market research and just listened to On The Market podcast where they list the top 8 housing markets for cashflow.

Obviously there is a lot to discuss on this topic, but for a very quick glance, here are a few pro's and con's to consider when thinking about section 8 rentals:Pros:Guaranteed Rent Payments -> The government pays a significant portion (if not all) of the rent directly to the landlord, providing a reliable and steady income stream.High Demand -> There is often a high demand for Section 8 housing, reducing the risk of long vacancy periods.Cons:Inspection and Compliance -> The property must pass an initial inspection and comply with health and safety standards set by the local housing authority.

Easy to read, responsible financial advice, and he demonstrates house hacking.I recommend you build a strong foundational understanding of real estate investing.1.