House hacking is often one of the first strategies that many new real estate investors use because it’s a simple way to live for free while your renters cover your mortgage payments. House hacking involves buying a single-family or multifamily property and renting out the units or rooms you aren’t occupying.

If you are considering dipping your toes into real estate investing with this strategy, it’s important to consider the tax implications so you will know how much profit to report. Underreporting rental income on your taxes could cause problems for you later if you are audited.

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