4 Creative Real Estate Investing Strategies

Here are four real estate investing strategies to help landlords enhance their portfolios and achieve long-term growth and stability.

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By Dave Spooner

Traditional methods of real estate have a proven track record, and there are many benefits to partaking in those methods of investing. However, some beginners or veteran investors may be looking into alternative ways to have passive income that does not fit in the box of normal real estate practices.

Here are four strategies for expanding your real estate portfolio using creative investing.

1. House Hacking

House hacking is a term to describe purchasing a property with multiple units and living in one of those units while you rent out the remaining space. The other tenants will, ideally, pay your mortgage with their rent payments while you live for free.