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The $7,500 Plumbing Bill No One Tells You About

I paid $7,500 out of pocket for a plumbing repair in my basement unit. House hacking taught me to budget for hidden costs, get opinions, and trust the process.

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Real Estate Investing 101: My Journey from Renter to Owner

From renter to owner—how I used house hacking to break free from rent and start building wealth through real estate.

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Understanding Your DTI Like You’re 10 Years Old

DTI sounds complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to calculate it like a pro (or a 10-year-old) and why it matters for home loans and house hacking.

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How I Got a 5% Down Loan with No PMI (And How You Can Too)

I bought a home with just 5% down and no PMI—here’s exactly how I did it (and how you can too).Grab the Life For Live for Free house hacking guide to get started!

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5 Reasons Why Renting Is Keeping You Broke (And What to Do About It)

Renting might be keeping you broke. Learn 5 reasons why—and how house hacking can help you live for free.

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What Is House Hacking (and Why Every 9–5 Worker Should Know About It)?

Tired of working just to pay rent? Learn how house hacking helped me live for free—and how you can start too. Grab the Guide!

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Lessons Learned as a Homeowner, Landlord, and House Hacker

Lessons from homeownership, landlording, & house hacking—tenant screening, setting boundaries, and financial preparedness. Here's what I’ve learned so far!

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The Essential Guide to Being a Successful Landlord

Strategy, patience, and a solid plan to manage tenants, maintenance, and legal responsibilities.

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