All Forum Posts by: Joseph Griffith

@Steve Morris Hah, there's kinda sorta a pun there. Thanks, mate.

@Josue Vargas Thank you. My concern with the voting thing is that to me it means "this is correct/accurate," and if I'm the one asking questions then I'm not in a position to be agreeing with people.

@Brian G. Thanks, brother.

Thank you, @Brian Ellwood, @Robin Krieb and @Daniel Haberkost

@Account Closed Thank you :)

There are people I want to thank but maybe I'm expected not to because it's not contributing to instructive content. Is it okay to thank people on the BiggerPockets forums?

@Brian Ellwood You think that's a good idea for a beginner? I can just move to where I'd prefer to live later.

@Brian Ellwood Thanks. I have the freedom to move anywhere in the U.S. as long as I can afford it as an entry-level programmer and a major factor for me is the ability to build wealth for an early retirement. I want to live where I can build wealth and house hacking is purportedly an effective wealth-building strategy. I was actually considering Denver until I saw the median house price. Now I'm leaning towards St. Louis, Charlotte or Durham. Thoughts?

Are there differences to consider when house hacking in a high-cost area versus house hacking in a low-cost area? Does this change depending on whether or not I make a 20% downpayment?

@Nicholas L. Yes, it makes sense. So it's about equity, cash flow and possibly tax benefits?