“The House Hacking Strategy” by Craig Curelop is an audiobook that offers a practical and detailed guide to house hacking, a popular real estate investment strategy that involves renting out portions of a property while living in it. In this 8-hour audiobook, Curelop explains the different types of house hacking, how to find the right property, how to finance the purchase, and how to manage tenants effectively.
As someone who has always been interested in real estate investing but never knew where to start, I found this audiobook to be an excellent resource. Curelop breaks down the process of house hacking into easy-to-understand steps, and provides plenty of real-life examples and case studies to illustrate his points. The audiobook is also well-organized, with each chapter focusing on a specific aspect of house hacking.
One of the things that stood out to me about “The House Hacking Strategy” is how much emphasis Curelop places on finding the right property. He stresses the importance of doing thorough research and due diligence before making a purchase, and provides a list of criteria to look for in a potential house hack. He also provides tips for negotiating with sellers and finding good deals in a competitive market.
Another aspect of the audiobook that I appreciated was the focus on financing. Curelop explains different financing options, including traditional mortgages, FHA loans, and VA loans, and provides guidance on how to choose the best option for your situation. He also discusses how to use creative financing strategies, such as seller financing and hard money loans, to fund a house hack.
In addition to the practical advice on finding and financing a house hack, Curelop also devotes a significant portion of the audiobook to tenant management. He provides tips for screening tenants, setting rental rates, and handling difficult situations such as late rent payments and evictions. As someone who has never been a landlord before, I found this information to be especially helpful.
Overall, I would highly recommend “The House Hacking Strategy” to anyone interested in real estate investing, particularly those who are just starting out. The audiobook is comprehensive, yet easy to understand, and provides a wealth of practical advice and real-world examples. Whether you’re looking to generate passive income, build equity, or simply live rent-free, house hacking is a strategy that is well worth considering, and Curelop’s audiobook is an excellent guide to getting started.
One potential downside of the audiobook is that it focuses almost exclusively on house hacking as a real estate investment strategy. While house hacking can be a great way to get started in real estate investing, it may not be the best fit for everyone. I would have liked to see more discussion of other real estate investment strategies, such as flipping houses, buying and holding rental properties, and investing in REITs.
Another potential issue is that the audiobook is geared towards a US audience, and some of the information may not be applicable to those living in other countries. For example, the section on financing focuses primarily on US mortgage options, and the discussion of landlord-tenant law is specific to US laws and regulations.
One final point to note is that, as an audiobook, “The House Hacking Strategy” relies heavily on narration. While the narrator does a good job of conveying the information in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, some listeners may find that they prefer to have a physical copy of the book to refer back to.
In conclusion, “The House Hacking Strategy” by Craig Curelop is an excellent resource for anyone interested in house hacking as a real estate investment strategy. The audiobook provides practical advice on finding and financing a house hack, as well as tips for managing tenants effectively.