House Hacking Blog Posts

Jan 02, 2025Jan 02, 2025 Jeff Vasishta

House Hacking is the Most Logical Way to Make Money In Real Estate This Year—Here’s Why

Years ago, renting a room in your home for extra income was called “taking in a lodger.” Although the term used these days is house hacking, the strategy is hardly…

Nov 04, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Garrett Brown

The Basics to Renting Out One of Your Rooms

If you are lucky enough to have a spare room in your house that is not filled with random junk, congratulations—you may be sitting on some extra cash. The threat…

Aug 23, 2024Aug 23, 2024 Austin Wolff

The 10 Best Markets for Your First House Hack

Rising prices and crushed affordability have made house hacking an even better way to start your investment journey. These 10 markets offer the best opportunities.

Aug 02, 2024Sep 09, 2024 Noah Bacon

Maximizing Your Rental Income: Four Tips From My House-Hacking Experience

Follow this advice to get your REI journey off on the right foot.

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…