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Same property, different strategy, different outcome. BRRRR recycles your capital; a house hack gets you in for less; Section 8 trades a process for stability. These guides compare the plays; the analyzer scores any of them.
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The BRRRR method in 2026: the complete numbers walkthrough
Buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat — with real 2026 numbers. One full deal start to finish: refinance LTV limits, seasoning rules, DSCR qualification, and the two constraints on your cash-out most guides skip.
11 min readHouse hacking explained: how to (almost) live for free in a 2-4 unit
The actual math behind house hacking — FHA 3.5% down, owner-occupant rules, year-2 transition planning, and the deal types that make this strategy work in 2026.
9 min readSection 8 rentals: how the math actually works in 2026 (pros, cons, underwriting)
How the voucher program actually pays — payment standards, FMR math, the two ceilings on your rent, NSPIRE inspection costs, and the five underwriting adjustments that decide whether Section 8 makes a deal better or worse.
11 min readSingle-family vs multi-family rental property — which actually wins?
The honest comparison: cash flow, cap rate, financing, tenant quality, exit liquidity, capex risk, and which property type fits your specific stage. Side-by-side numbers with 2026 financing.
11 min readHow to estimate rehab costs on a rental property — the honest framework
The framework experienced investors use: sq-ft pricing for cosmetic, kitchen, bath, systems work. Plus the 25% contingency rule and on-site walkthrough checklist.
12 min readHow to find off-market rental properties — 8 sources that actually work
The 8 sources serious rental investors use to find off-market deals — driving for dollars, direct mail, wholesalers, networking, public records, and the underrated channels most investors skip.
10 min readShould I use a property management company? The actual math.
8-10% of rent + lease-up fees + maintenance markup — does paying a PM still beat managing yourself? The honest break-even math, plus when to switch each direction.
8 min readCalculators for this
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