House hacking is also an awesome strategy in CA because you get to lock in low property tax rates and it is relatively easy to cash out the equity you build in a primary residence and use it to leverage your next property.  

I'm not necessarily a Massachusetts investor (outside of my primary residence), however, I'm happy to chat or network if there's anything I can help with.

I am a mechanical engineer by trade but currently hold a project manager position for small to medium capital projects.

Hello all,I currently work in an escalated position alongside New Jersey and the Clean Energy industry. 

I would not bank on house hacking as the primary strategy either.  

We are not in a position to qualify for a conventional loan of this size, but have a solid exit strategy here. 

You have built up equity and a great positive cashflow investment.  

Would you recommend I buy my first property as my primary residence now to gain the experience of home ownership or look to buy an investment property (out of state most likely)? 

I have been considering an IRRRL on my primary residence to drop the rate on my VA Jumbo loan, but received a flyer in the mail today advertising 100% LTV cash out (appraisal and income verification required) with the same rate I have seen on the IRRRL product.

What is my position here?