Find room for possibility.
A duplex, a spare bedroom, an existing ADU. Start with a home you’d actually want to live in.
LIVE HERE. THINK BIGGER.
Your city.
Your next move.
Buy a home. Rent out part of it. Run the numbers to see what’s possible.
Free analyzer No account needed
THE DEAL ANALYZER
See the potential. Know the numbers.
02 / PROPERTY
Build your scenario
Income from tenants only. Exclude the space you live in.
Includes taxes, insurance, maintenance, and repair reserves.
Sample assumptions—adjust these to your property.
Illustrative inputs, not a listing or a lender quote.
03 / YOUR OUTLOOKLIVE
Your monthly housing cost
$1,559/ month
Estimated out-of-pocket cost after rental income.
$641 less per month vs. your current rent
Mortgage principal & interest$2,275
Taxes & home insurance$517
Total monthly cost$3,459
Rental income after vacancy−$1,900
How much of your costs could rent cover?55%
Rental incomeYour share
Cash to get started$67,376Down payment, closing, setup + reserves
First-year principal paid$4,024Loan repayment, not cash profit
A good deal should survive a less-than-perfect month.
If collected rent is 10% lower: $1,749/mo out of pocket. With no tenants: $3,459/mo. Keep a cash buffer.
THE HOUSE HACK PLAYBOOK
More possibility.
Less guesswork.
Your first property starts with a clear picture. Here’s how to get one.
Open the house hacker’s playbookGive every dollar a job.
Price in vacancies, repairs, and the costs that don’t make it into the listing. Test the uncomfortable scenarios.
Do the homework. Then move.
Verify rents, financing, and rental permissions locally. A calculator is the beginning of due diligence.
HOUSE HACK FOR AGENTS
Bring the numbers.
Build the conversation.
Help buyers explore what a property could mean for their monthly budget—with your branding and a comparison they can interact with.
- Compare three properties side by side
- Share branded, interactive client links
- Embed a calculator on your website
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Let’s clear things up.
What exactly is house hacking?
Living in a property while renting out another part of it. That could mean living in one duplex unit, renting spare rooms, or renting an accessory dwelling unit. Rent can offset some of your housing costs, and you take on the responsibilities of a landlord.
Is the calculator really free?
Yes. Use the calculator, adjust all assumptions, save up to three scenarios in your browser, and print your analysis without an account. Our separate agent pilot explores branded client comparisons with hands-on setup and support.
Does this tell me whether I should buy?
No. These are planning estimates based on the numbers you enter. Verify rent, condition, financing, rental permissions, and insurance for the actual property. The results don’t include tax effects, appreciation, sale proceeds, or all loan-program fees.
Where do the example numbers come from?
They are illustrative assumptions, not current market data, actual listings, or mortgage offers. Change the interest rate to a lender quote and use local comparable rentals and property-specific cost estimates.
Where are my saved scenarios stored?
Only in this browser on this device. They are not synced to an account or sent to our servers. Clearing browser storage removes them. Print any analyses you want to keep permanently.