DFW Duplex Recommendations for First House Hack

[Henok Micael]

Hi everyone,

I'm a new investor based in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, and I’m currently on the hunt for my first house hack. I'm specifically looking for a duplex within a 35-40 minute drive from Coppell, since that's where I work and commute time is an important factor for me.

My plan is to live in one unit and rent out the other to offset my mortgage. I’ve been actively searching but haven’t found the right opportunity yet. I'm open to any neighborhoods or areas you’d recommend that are investor-friendly, safe, and have strong rental demand.

I’m planning to put down around $100K, so any suggestions within that budget range would be super helpful.

Would love to hear from others who’ve done something similar in the area or know of good pockets for this kind of strategy. Any insights, suggestions, or red flags to look out for would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Henok!

[Jason Wray]

Reach out to @Lucia Rushton