I would use house hacking as just one tool in your overall strategy for building wealth and acquiring more rentals.

Like others mentioned, appraisers usually won’t give full bedroom credit for a lower-level room, but it still adds usable space and helps your rental strategy, especially for students.

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $10,000 The BRRR strategy.  

Hey Nathan,One thing that bit me in the *** on a deal was the first time I tried to BRRR a 5+ plus unit building.

Because the strategy is, and potential, that this winter season could get very ugly for some.

Or, is this a good strategy and just another reason STRs are unique from hotels? 

However as a BRRR zealot, I can't wrap my brain around how to use leverage in this space.

When I first started out, my strategy was focused on deep value add properties with extensive construction work.

Quote from @Andy Gonzales: Hello Everyone,Reports suggest 2025 could be the worst year for U.S. home sales in history, with buyer activity dropping significantly.For those actively investing in real estate — how are you adjusting your strategy in this unusual market?

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