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Thursday, 15 October 2026

HOUSE HACKING IN KALAMAZOO: HOW TO BUY A DUPLEX WITH JUST 5% DOWN!

Do you want to own real estate in Kalamazoo or Portage, but today’s mortgage payments feel intimidating on a single income?

Yesterday, a smart first-time home buyer stopped into my office after touring a solid duplex near the Vine neighborhood in Kalamazoo. Each unit featured two bedrooms, separate utility meters, and updated kitchens.

The buyer loved the property. One tenant was already paying $1,350 per month, leaving the second unit wide open for an owner to move right in.