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Plain-English guides to buying a home that pays part of its own way. The loans, the math, the landlording — told straight, no hype.
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House Hacking Market Pulse — Q3 2026
Fifteen markets ranked by where the math actually works right now — prices, rents, mortgage coverage, and an honest market pulse. Print it or save as PDF.
Getting started
House Hacking 101: How to (Almost) Live for Free
The whole idea in one sitting — the loans that make it possible, the math that decides it, and what nobody should gloss over. Start here.
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Financing
FHA vs. VA: Which Low-Down Loan Fits You?
Case study
The Duplex Walkthrough: What to Look For
Property types
The Hidden Second Unit: Basement Apartments and ADUs
Landlording
Your First Tenant: Screening, Leases, and Living Next Door
The math
The Honest Budget: Vacancy, Maintenance, and the Numbers Nobody Likes
Markets
Best Markets for House Hacking in 2026
The math
Run the Numbers Like a Pro: Mastering the Calculator
Financing
The FHA Self-Sufficiency Test: Real Examples and How to Pass It
Taxes
House Hacking Taxes: Year 1 vs Year 2+
Buying
Finding Your First Duplex: Search, Red Flags & Negotiation
Landlording
Managing a House Hack While Living There
Property types
ADU House Hacking 2026: A Cash-Flow Reality Check
Scaling
Exit Strategies: When & How to Scale to More Properties
Financing
Common Lender & Appraisal Issues (and How to Fix Them)
The Sunday Walkthrough
One honest house-hacking breakdown each week — a real deal, its real numbers, and what we'd do differently.
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