House Hacking Part 1: Sharing Our “Why” Behind This Game-Changing Creative Home-Buying Strategy

The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate

New month, new theme! Throughout March and April, we'll focus on house hacking—renting out part of your home to cover your mortgage. In this episode, we delve into personal experiences: Steph partnered with her mom, renovating a back house to reduce expenses and increase net worth. Kristina strategically used house hacking in East Austin, transforming a room to cut mortgage costs and accommodate her growing family. Reflect on your ideal homeownership journey - would you like to offset your mortgage costs in exchange for some of your space?

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Related Resources

1. Blog post: "House Hacking: 3 Strategies Every Homebuyer Should Consider"
2. Blog post: "Teacher Turned Real Estate Investor Via House Hacking (Sneaky Duplex Reveal)!"
3. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
4. Join our Women Investor Group - it's free, and we meet up regularly; you're welcome to pitch yourself to other members via the Facebook Group or at an in-person meetup
5. Sign up for our next "How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
6. First-Time Home Buyer Mini-Course
7. Homeschool on YouTube!!!
8. Take our "Are You Ready to Buy a House?" Quiz