I’ve been exploring multi-family properties for house hacking in both the Philadelphia and Boston areas for several months, focusing on the cheaper areas around the cities rather than in the cities themselves, as housing costs are incredibly high.

And house hacking is an incredible way to get started with only 5% down.

I find so many incredible business owners and entrepreneurs out there are really good at making money, contributing to their community, creating jobs, etc., but then don't have time or brain power left to focus on taxes.

Their ability to financially carry projects is incredibly important.

I truly appreciate the time and knowledge you shared; your answers were incredibly helpful.

The most popular are Steadily, Proper, and CBIZ.

I run a very popular Philly landlord group and I see so many newbies make naive decisions that cost them dearly.

The pics online of Tulum look incredible.

Also, the LLC does NOT eliminate any personal liability on the next loan application which is a popular selling point by ill informed DSCR brokers on this board (but they rarely mention the higher financing costs that come with financing in a LLC) IMO, proper insurance coverage is a better choice. 

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.