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 ...

When trying to consider an investment in, what on BP is called, house-hacking. What is the best way for one to go about getting tenant. In owning a 2 unit, aren't you paying double the mortgage essentially? How diffic...

Hello Bigger Pockets, my name is Paris and I'm getting started with real estate on the house hacking side. They say the best way is to get a duplex, live in one unit and rent out the other. I live in Michigan metro De...

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...