MarieChele Porter
Should I drop my price????
Hey BP,
I am trying to get my first house hack rented and it's not going as I had hoped... I started marketing it Dec 31st have showed it to at least 25 different families, talked to tons of people who said they're i...
Hau N.
How is this for first deal?
Hello everyone,I'm thinking of purchasing my first property ever (other than my primary residence), but not sure if it's a good deal. This is a 1984 duplex, 5/4, located in a class B neighborhood within walking dista...
Michael K Gallagher
Assuming Debt on 56 Unit Deal?
Just perusing Catalyist and came across a 56 unit garden apartment deal in a solid area and the deal mentions the ability to assume the debt vs the early payoff fee on the current debt. Can anyone elaborate on the spe...
Cory Lucas
To Install Solar or Not to Install Solar, THAT is the question?
Getting ready to start on a new BRRRR and I'm getting things lined out. A goal of mine and a big passion is to have solar power on all of my properties, I've always been passionate about helping the planet and this is...
Nick Y.
I must have done it wrong
Hi all, newbie here and wanted to say hi.Let me start by saying I know I must have done this wrong. Here is my story.Wife and I bought the first home in California in late 2004, and when the market hit the bottom in 2...
Jason Krasavage
Chicago Low Rent Schedule = FHA Self Sufficiency FAIL
Trying to close on our first 4 unit this week. Everything has gone relatively perfectly until now. We got the appraisal back Monday, and although it was at the exact valuation we wanted, and didn't require any changes...
Nicole Sharpe
Any tips for trying to House Hack a multi-family in Brooklyn?
My family of six plus our live-in nanny are looking to relocate back to NYC and we're interested in buying a 3-4 family home in Brooklyn and living in one of the units. For personal and logistical reasons (i.e. work, ...
Jason Malabute
price to rent ratio
What is considered a good price to rent ratio? How do you know if price to rent ratio percent in your market is good?
Andy Basler
Air Filters - Always looking for advice (price/MERV value/etc)
Hey folks,I have about 10 houses, some with multiiple HVAC units. .....AND I HATE paying retail for anything.I like to keep my filters clean, good for HVAC and several other reasons. I am responsible for the air filt...
Benjamin Sulka
Are my reserves too high for a house hack deal?
Hey house hacking community, I've been active on these forums for a while and finally getting ready to purchase my first house hack within the next 3 months. My goal is to save on my living expenses and pay less than ...