Let's just say it didn't go as planned, and when their lease expired, they still squatted the place for another 5 months.

Hi all, I'm planning to get my Real Estate in Massachusetts soon this year and with the National Association of Realtors agreed to dropping the 6% commission rate, is this still a good idea?

It's going to depend on what type of loan you're planning on getting, and fees vary from lender to lender...same with title fees.

Open floor plan between the kitchen and dining room.

Plan on a year of study and learning before you spend any money.

Open floor plan between the kitchen and dining room.

Upcoming Family Commitment: In two years, I'm planning to purchase a family home for around $1M.

Do you plan to do a long term rental and self manage?

I live in San Francisco and plan on purchasing it in Los Angeles. 

I plan on leasing my primary residence and house hack into a new property for my family.