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All Forum Posts by: Dominic M.

Dominic M. has started 15 posts and replied 151 times.

Post: House Hacking Steps 101

Dominic M.Posted
  • Property Manager
  • Northern Virginia & DC
  • Posts 157
  • Votes 67

Hi BP community, 

This maybe a common discussion, yet I am unable find concrete data or someone who can share their knowledge on a second or multiple house hacks. Here we go: 

Correct me if I am wrong but, FHA loans and Freddie Mac loans require you to live in a 1-4 unit house for a minimum of 1 year, unless in specially defined circumstances. EXAMPLE: you have lived in the property for 1 year and want to rent it out. You house hack a second property and live in that property for a year, and repeat.

What are the implications and your options for the original loan? Can you get a second FHA or Freddie Mac loan with 3-3.5% down? What is your best strategy for multiple house hacks?