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House Hacking Calculator

Analyze living in one unit while renting out others. Calculate your reduced living expenses and path to living rent-free.

Property Configuration

4
Duplex4-plex8 units
3
🏠 Rented
🏠 Rented
🏠 Rented
🏡 You

Rental Income

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Monthly Property Expenses

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$
$

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Variable Expenses

0% (Self-manage)6%12%

💡 House hackers often self-manage since they live on-site

0%5%15%
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Rental Comparison

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This helps calculate how much you're saving vs. renting elsewhere

🎉 You're Living FREE + Earning!

+$399.00

You pocket $4,788.00/year while living here!

AI Investment Insights

Your Savings vs. Renting

Living Expenses Covered100.00%

If Renting Elsewhere

-$1,200.00

/month

House Hacking

+$399.00

/month

Annual Savings$14,400.00

compared to renting a similar unit elsewhere

Monthly Income vs Expenses

Rental Income (3 units)$3,420.00
Total Expenses$3,021.00
Net Cash Flow+$399.00

Expense Breakdown

$3,021

per month

Mortgage
$2,200.00
Property Tax
$300.00
Insurance
$150.00
Maintenance
$171.00
Utilities
$200.00

Monthly Summary

Gross Rental Income (3 units)$3,600.00
Less: Vacancy (5%)-$180.00
Effective Rental Income$3,420.00
Fixed Expenses-$2,650.00
Variable Expenses-$371.00
Monthly Cash Flow+$399.00

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