Episode #778

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Can the numbers on your house hack still work when your tenant's rent doesn't come close to covering the mortgage? And if it won't cash flow, how much should a house hack actually make in 2027? Today, we're uncovering the hidden benefits and forgotten expenses that change the math!

Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today, we're answering three questions most house hackers have asked at some point. After running the numbers, one investor would still be paying over $2,000 a month out of pocket. Is house hacking a thing of the past in expensive markets? Not quite! We'll redefine a “winning” house hack and share ways to squeeze more income out of the same property with investing strategies like renting by the room, mid-term rentals, or what we’re calling the "mega house hack."

Another investor looking to house hack is getting wildly different advice about what cash-on-cash return to expect. We'll show you why there's not one "right" number, what to weigh besides cash flow, and how a tighter buy box reveals what a deal can really earn. Plus, we settle what "break-even" really means and share the tools that ensure you never miss an expense.

Don't let imperfect numbers talk you out of a good first house hack, or into a bad one! By the end of this episode, you'll know how to run your numbers the right way and spot a great deal you might have passed on otherwise.

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00:00 Intro
00:43 House Hacking in Expensive Markets
07:30 What "Break-Even" Really Means
10:33 What Returns Should Rookies Expect?
17:55 Send Us Your Question!