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What is "House Hacking"?

Thursday, June 09

"House Hacking" is a term used for a common investing strategy where the investor buys a property intending to live in part and rent the rest. By intending to owner occupy the property the investor is able to qualify for a loan easier and take advantage of a smaller down payment. In many cases, t...