I want to buy a 4plex, live in one unit and rent out the others. The problem is my income is too low to qualify for a very big mortgage (maybe $165,000). I have $20,000 that I would like to use as a 5% downpayment on ...

Hello all,Along with my short term goals, I have the goal of getting started with rental properties here in Chicago and was hoping some who have gone through this could provide some insight.My goal is to use a FHA 203...

I currently own the house I live in and 2 rentals. I will be closing on my 4th property next week. I am currently using the house hack method. Looking forward, how many properties can I do this with in Minnesota? I am...

I am currently reading the book on rental property investing and had a question on the topic of house hacking.  I was interested in doing this even before reading the book.  I want to buy a duplex or triplex using a F...

So I have been looking at the corvallis and albany area in Oregon to make my first deal. I am more leaning to buying multi family homes. I am be investigating more on how to get with little money. Any suggestions?

I live in sunny (and expensive) Miami, Florida. I have a relatively well paying and steady job, and a credit score on the better side of 760. I've owned a comfy 2 bedroom condo for the last six years but I've been toy...

Hello everyone! I am a previous homeowner, sold with a different mindset than what I am teaching myself now as I learn my way back towards real estate investments great and small.What is House Hacking? This is a new t...

I recently bought a duplex and moved in the back unit so I would have the back yard mostly to myself. The tenants moved into the front unit and asked if they can put a swing and BBQ in back yard & I said yes. The...

I live in Houston, TX. I'm currently in the pre-approval process for a loan in order to figure out how much I can afford. I don't expect it to be much (in relation to the average home price in Houston) so i was thinki...

I am currently in the process of looking for a 3-4 unit property to "house hack" (live in while I rent the other units) in the Atlanta Georgia area.  I am looking to put the least amount of money down to keep money fr...