60-Second Quiz

What's your House Hack Score?

Answer 7 quick questions - no pressure - and let's see where you're at with buying a home that helps pay for itself, plus the Central Iowa neighborhoods that fit your plan.

Question 1 of 7
What's your main goal?
🏡 Live for free - let tenants cover my mortgage
📈 Build a rental portfolio over time
🔑 Buy my first home (open to renting a room)
🤔 Just exploring the idea for now
Question 2 of 7
When are you hoping to buy?
🔥 In the next 1-3 months
📅 3-6 months
🗓️ 6-12 months
🧭 Just researching
Question 3 of 7
How much do you have toward a down payment?
💰 10%+ saved
💵 5-10%
🪙 Under 5% of the price
🌱 Still building savings
Question 4 of 7
How do you feel about being a live-in landlord?
😎 Love it - bring on the tenants
👍 Open to it with the right setup
😅 A little unsure, but curious
🙅 Prefer my own space
Question 5 of 7
What's your target purchase budget?
🏠 Under $250k
🏘️ $250k - $350k
🏡 $350k - $450k
🏰 $450k+
Question 6 of 7
Where are you with financing?
✅ Already pre-approved
📞 Talking with a lender
🔍 Not yet - need a referral
🧩 Not sure where to start
Question 7 of 7
Which property type interests you most?
🛏️ Single-family + rent the spare rooms
🏚️ Duplex / triplex / fourplex
🏢 Townhome with a finished basement
❓ Not sure yet - show me options
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