5 real-estate investors who 'house hacked' to afford their first properties explain how the strategy works and can help anyone build wealth

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Seattle houses
The state of Washington is the third-cheapest place to live by average cost of living.

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'That's really bad advice': A real estate investor who owns over 1,000 units and retired at age 36 explains why 'zero-money-down' strategies like wholesaling will no longer work for investors in 2023

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Dave Allred and family
Real estate investor Dave Allred, who today has ownership in over 1,250 properties, officially retired at the age of 36 to spend more time with his family.

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How a pro skateboarder went from making $800 a month to being a financially independent real-estate mogul with a portfolio worth millions

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Mikey Taylor's journey to financial freedom started on a skateboard.

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Real-estate investors seized upon a tried-and-true strategy to fix up homes and make money. Then the market turned.

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A man wearing blue pants, a blue top, and work boots checks the alignment of a vertical wood beam with a bubble level. He stands amid an unfinished roof with exposed beams and insulation.
Real-estate investors who embrace the "BRRRR" method buy a home, rehab it, rent it out, refinance it to withdraw cash, and repeat to buy their next property.

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A self-proclaimed 'Airbnb Queen' who managed other people's properties is accused of stealing from homeowners then fleeing town

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The March 2017 cover of Tulsa People magazine featured Dani Widell, who renovates homes and manages many Airbnb properties. She sits on a coach with two fluffy dogs. The magazine cover is set against a red background.
Dani Widell on the cover of Tulsa People magazine in 2017.

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Bidding wars no more: Regular people have a better shot at scoring a home as investors flee once-hot cities from Phoenix to Atlanta

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Home prices
The recent about-face from investors may be a boon to regular homebuyers hoping to score a house this year.

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