The "hold forever" strategy most house hackers use

And what happens when they're ready to retire

A common question: “How long should I hold my house hack?”

And my answer is almost always the same: probably forever.

I know that sounds dramatic. But hear me out.

House hacking isn’t like flipping. You’re not trying to get in and out fast. You’re not hunting for a quick profit. You’re building something—slowly, steadily, over time.

The holding period for m…