In this episode of The Rent-ish Pod, we sit down with John Blatchford, a Cincinnati-based real estate developer known for revitalizing historic properties. John dives into house hacking as a strategic path for first-time real estate investors, sharing real-world advice on funding, renovations, and building equity early.

If you're looking to break into real estate, this episode is packed with actionable insights and investor wisdom.

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