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01 Jun House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works

Posted at 10:00h in Buying Guides, Investing & Rentals, Mortgages & Financing by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments

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If you've spent any time on real estate TikTok in the last few years, you've probably seen the house hacking pitch. Buy a property, rent part of it out, let your tenants cover the mortgage. Live for free. Build wealth while you sleep. It sounds like...

01 Apr 5 ROADBLOCKS TO AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP (AND WAYS TO MOVE PAST THEM)

Posted at 15:30h in Buying Guides, Mortgages & Financing by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments

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Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 78% of aspiring homebuyers cite affordability issues as their primary deterrent.1 According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, home prices have risen around 32% since the...

01 Jun House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works

01 Apr 5 ROADBLOCKS TO AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP (AND WAYS TO MOVE PAST THEM)

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