I appreciate the encouragement—I'm excited to learn from and connect with investors in this community.Right now, I’m primarily focused on house hacking in the LA market, but I’m open to exploring out-of-state opportunities later in my career.

Because they cannot afford the house or mortgage payment, and in many scenarios the rent payment is going to be the same or more than the mortgage payment.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $785,000

Cash invested: $156,000

Short term vacation rental in Panama City Beach. New construction, fully decked ou...

And how much do you think the house is worth?

She houses a nurse in each home along with adult patients that need living assistance due to mental retardation.

Just a different takeNow this is not to sayPS - those houses that were priced way too high and languish?

The Yale Law Journal article, "Zoned Out: How Zoning Law Undermines Family Law’s Functional Turn," highlights this issue, noting that while family law has evolved to recognize diverse family structures, zoning laws have lagged behind, potentially hindering innovative housing solutions like co-living.Challenges for Co-Living InvestorsFor real estate investors interested in co-living, these restrictive definitions can lead to:Legal Barriers: Difficulty obtaining permits or approvals for co-living spaces due to non-compliance with traditional family definitions in zoning codes.Operational Challenges: Potential fines or legal disputes arising from housing arrangements that don't conform to local zoning definitions of a household.Market Limitations: Reduced ability to meet the growing demand for affordable, shared housing solutions.Advocacy for ReformThe Bloomberg article, "Why Are Zoning Laws Defining What Constitutes a Family?"

(do not trust me to build the house, but I do know how to qualify you FOR the house.)

Are you looking for a primary property for yourself and house hack?

He was also in escrow to sell the house as a busted flip, as-is.