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How House Hacking Can Save You Money Fast!

Explore how to start investing in real estate in the Tampa Florida area with little or no money. Learn why house hacking is a smart and best first move if you want to get...

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Explore how to start investing in real estate in the Tampa Florida area with little or no money. Learn why house hacking is a smart and best first move if you want to get…

Explore how to start investing in real estate in the Tampa Florida area with little or no money. Learn why house hacking is a smart and best first move if you want to get into real estate.

If you are looking to househack in the Tampa area, contact me for a more personalized conversation.

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  • 00:00 Intro — House Hacking in Tampa on a Low Salary
  • 00:17 What Is House Hacking? (Duplex/Triplex/Room Rentals)
  • 01:00 Step 1: Set Your Monthly Payment Target (Reverse-Engineer w/ PITI)
  • 03:10 Real Numbers: Duplex vs Room-Hack Examples (Tampa Rents)
  • 05:21 Multifamily vs Room-Hack — Pros & Cons for Beginners
  • 06:53 Loans for House Hackers (FHA/Conventional/VA) + 12-Month Occupancy
  • 08:03 Florida Homestead Tax Benefits (Primary Residence)
  • 09:33 Sweat Equity: Distressed Homes & Value-Adds (+ 203k/Homestyle)
  • 12:00 Operations: Utilities, Leases, Roommate Rules (DIY or Manager)
  • 13:15 Risks, Reserves & Next Steps (+ Calculator)

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