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House hacking is increasing in popularity. Learn how to house hack here.

Mar 04, 2024Apr 02, 2024 Liz Zack

Quick Strategies: Earn More Money By Renting Your Property by the Room

Renting by the room is still a sound strategy for those looking to invest in 2024, especially prospective house hackers looking to get into real estate investing. Here's how you…

Feb 29, 2024Apr 02, 2024 Samantha Hawrylack

Legal Considerations of House Hacking

If you're looking to break into real estate investing but need to figure out what it takes, consider house hacking. You might wonder, though: Is house hacking legal?

Jan 31, 2024Feb 28, 2024 Cyrus Vanover

The Tax Implications of House Hacking

If you are considering dipping your toes into real estate investing with this strategy, it’s important to consider the tax implications so you will know how much profit to report.…

Jan 29, 2024Feb 14, 2024 Liz Zack

Two Unique Ways You Can Fund Your Kids’ College With Real Estate

College keeps getting more expensive. How will you pay for your kids' education? Real estate is a good choice. Here are two great ways to use your real estate investments…

Oct 26, 2022Aug 09, 2023 Ryan Williams

House Hacking Is A Recession Proof Strategy

You’ve probably heard here on BiggerPockets that house hacking is one of the best ways to jumpstart your real estate investment journey, and that is certainly true! I would argue that it…

Oct 10, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Ryan Williams

How to House Hack By Renting-By-The-Room

House hacking is a great way to build wealth when you’re just starting out in real estate, but it can sometimes be complicated. How do you know what house is suitable…

Sep 13, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Chris Lopez

This House Hacking Strategy Can Guarantee Your Rental Income Each Month

Many of you know that house hacking is a great way to build your real estate portfolio, especially when you’re just starting. By living in the property you’re renting out,…

Jul 05, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Dave Meyer

The 98 Best Markets for House Hacking in 2022

As home prices and the cost of rent hit all-time highs, many Americans are wondering what living arrangement is best for their financial future—to rent or buy? For many, neither…

Mar 04, 2021Nov 11, 2022 Dave Meyer

5 Places to House Hack for Less Than $20,000: February 2021 Markets of the Month

Househacking is one of the most popular real estate investing strategies for a reason—you can put very little money down and get a whole lot in exchange. Here are five…

Jan 26, 2020Feb 19, 2024 Ben Leybovich

Luxury House Hacking: How to Have Your Cash Flow, Equity Appreciation—and Live for (Almost) Free, Too

For me, luxury house hacking produces the same income but with much less headache than owning a multifamily—all while providing a high-end lifestyle.

Dec 06, 2019Feb 19, 2024 Erin Spradlin

House Hacking: 3 Ways to Cut Down (or Eliminate) Your Mortgage Payment

House hacking generally means renting out part of your property either long-term or short-term to reduce your mortgage burden. The person house hacking is both the owner of the property…

Nov 27, 2019Feb 17, 2024 Ken Corsini

Best Deal Ever Show #6: Using FHA to House Hack

Ola Dantis shows us how you can go from immigrating to the U.S. with $160 in your pocket to cash flowing an amazing duplex in Baltimore by using an FHA…

Nov 04, 2019Feb 19, 2024 G. Brian Davis

Meet Tim: How One Investor House Hacked a Duplex With No Prior Experience

Tim had no investing experience—and no experience renovating homes. But the more he researched house hacking, the more confident he was that he could do it. Here's his success story.