All Forum Posts by: Sasank Kuditipudi

@Sasank Kuditipudi are you going to be staying in SoCal?

I'd say house-hacking is one of the best ways to get into real estate investing. You’re able to learn the basics of a real estate investment with lower risk and build equity at the same time.

Being able to purchase a property with only 5% down means you can leverage your money way more effectively. When you’re investing with leverage, I think it makes more sense to do it in a market that’s showing plenty of signs for growth.

Hi @Sasank Kuditipudi, I’d recommend starting with house hacking in your own market, especially if you’re not ready to go out of state. It’s a great way to get your feet wet, build equity, and generate rental income while living in the property. In high-cost areas like SoCal, you can buy a duplex, triplex, or fourplex, live in one unit, and rent out the others to cover your mortgage. It’s a smart way to transition from renting to owning without a huge cash investment. If you do decide to look out of state later, focus on markets with strong rental demand and solid cash flow, like Texas or Ohio. But house hacking locally is a great first step that’ll teach you the ropes without spreading yourself too thin.