House Hacking Part 4: in Austin & Bastrop - While House Sitting! Featuring Our Experienced Realtor, Mandy

The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real Estate

Our incredible Realtor Mandy is back for another interview!

Her real estate journey began when she bought a fixer-upper in 2017 in the McKinney neighborhood in Southeast Austin. She DIYed all renovations and house hacked by renting out a room, mostly short-term. She continues to mindfully invest, rehab, and rent out properties - most recently, in Bastrop. As of late, she's added house- and dog-sitting into the mix! Listen in for more details on her evolving journey.

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Related Resources

1. Blog post: "House Hacking: 3 Strategies Every Homebuyer Should Consider"
2. Follow Mandy on Instagram: @mandymendoza_atx
3. Connect with a Realtor - Austin-area experts with experience house hacking, buying with friends, tiny home construction, and renovations
4. Join our Creative Home-Buying and Wealth-Building For Women 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