House Hacking in the Lehigh Valley
First-time poster in a while, a lot has changed in my situation since I was last active here. I’ve built up a surplus of cash to put toward my first property, and I’m in a much stronger position financially than when I first started following this space.
My plan is to house hack my first property using an FHA loan, targeting the Easton, Bangor, and surrounding Lehigh Valley, PA areas.
For those who have house hacked or are currently doing it - how has your experience been? A few things I’d love input on:
• What should I be prioritizing when evaluating a potential house hack (property type, location factors, etc.)?
• What’s a realistic/good cap rate to target in today’s market?
• I’ve been out of the investing loop since around 2019 — beyond this forum, where do you all go to stay sharp and keep learning (podcasts, books, communities, etc.)?
Appreciate any insight from people further along this path than I am.