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The investor used section 8 rent rates as a financial safety net to assess the risk of taking on debt.
How I Quit Corporate with Just 3 Rentals (Real Estate Changed My Life)
Summary
This article details a real estate investor's strategy of purchasing duplexes in an expensive market outside New York City and using house hacking to achieve significant cash flow. The investor used a VA loan and leveraged debt to acquire properties, while strategically renting out units to cover expenses and generate income. Hosts can consider using creative financing and house hacking to offset costs and build their STR portfolio.
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