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House Hacking Blueprint

Plan a house hack from affordability analysis through projecting when you live for free.

5 Steps 20 min Beginner
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Step 1 — Determine buying power
Affordability Calculator

Calculate your maximum purchase price based on income, debts, down payment savings, and current interest rates.

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Step 2 — Model your monthly obligation
DTI & Payment Stress Test

Calculate your full PITI payment — principal, interest, taxes, and insurance — and stress-test against rate changes.

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Step 3 — Estimate rental income
Rental Analysis

Research and project rental income from the units you will rent out to offset your housing costs.

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Step 4 — Calculate net housing cost
Co-Living / HomyShare

Subtract projected rental income from your mortgage payment to determine your actual out-of-pocket housing cost.

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Step 5 — Project when you live free
Cash Flow Calculator

Model rent increases over time to project when rental income fully covers your mortgage — the "live free" milestone.

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💡 Key Insight

FHA 3.5% down + rental income = lowest barrier to entry. You can house-hack with as little as $10K-15K out of pocket on a $300K property.

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