Looking at potentially investing in the mountains of Colorado, specifically Alma, Fairplay & Bailey.

But I also know I brought real value by sourcing the opportunity and doing the heavy lifting to get us to the finish line.We’re about to have the “profit split” conversation, and I want to make sure I’m being fair — both to him and to myself.

The house is clean, great pictures, great listing description, and I think the price is pretty fair.

Fairly performs well across the spectrum.

It is not that rentals are not great assets, but reducing exposure to operational surprises can create a much smoother experience.What you are seeing is fairly common this time of year.

📊 Exeter, NH 3 unit Multifamily Breakdown (Recently Sold)Property Snapshot:Sold in 2025 for the mid-$600s3-family: • (2) two-bedroom units • (1) three-bedroom unitJust over 4,000 sq ftHistoric construction (1700s)Appears to need light cosmetic upgradesPricing Context:Initially listed in the mid-$700s, later reducedSub- $160/sq ftThis appears well below typical Exeter pricing on a per-square-foot basisIncome Lens (Using HUD Fair Market Rents):2025 HUD FMR estimates for Exeter: • 2-bedroom: ~$1,950 • 3-bedroom: ~$2,400At those rent levels, this property may approach the 1% rule, which could point to promising cash flow.

That's how this game is played.

For example:A $400K duplex with each side renting for $1,600 could cover 50–60% of the monthly mortgage and expenses, allowing the owner-occupant to live significantly below market rent.In higher-rent areas, some house hackers still manage to live for free or nearly free especially when we look at triplexes and fourplexes.The bottom line: it’s not as “easy” as it once was, but house hacking remains a viable strategy — especially for investors who view it as a long-term play combining reduced living costs, equity growth, and rental experience.👉 I’d love to hear from the community:Do you think house hacking in the Twin Cities still makes sense in 2025?

Fairness is in the eye of the beholder.

And who decides what exactly is a fair market value of anything?