Renters underestimate that house-hacking a small duplex could cost less than rent
People renting housing often don't realize that buying a small duplex with a low down payment and renting out the other unit could result in a lower monthly cost than their current rent. This reflects a broader awareness and calculation gap around house-hacking as a housing-cost alternative.
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