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Delaware House Hack Calculator

House hacking means living in one unit and renting the rest. Pre-filled with Delaware median prices, rents, and tax rates. See your effective housing cost after rental income and savings versus renting.

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Property & Financing

Units & Rental Income(Delaware defaults)

Monthly Rental Income$3,230

Operating Expenses(Delaware defaults)

Total Monthly Expenses$680

Rent Comparison

Monthly Savings vs. Renting$1,679

Delaware Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

5.8%

Median Price

$352K

Property Tax

0.51%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Local Factors

  • -No state sales tax makes it attractive for retirees and renters
  • -Low insurance costs relative to other East Coast states
  • -Coastal areas (Rehoboth, Lewes) have seasonal rental premiums but flood risk

Effective Housing Cost

$0

+ $326 cash flow

Free Housing + Cash Flow
Monthly Mortgage$2,225
Monthly Expenses$680
Total Monthly Cost$2,905
Rental Income− $3,230
Cost Coverage111.2%
Annual Savings vs. Rent$20,148
Cash on Cash Return22.2%

Who Covers Your Costs

COVERAGE100%
Rental Income$2,905
Your Cost$0

What does this mean?

You're living for free AND making money. Rental income from your other units more than covers the entire mortgage, taxes, and expenses. This is the house hack dream — your tenants are paying you to live there.

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