A couple used a beginner-friendly but 'unconventional' real estate strategy to fast-track their way to early retirement

Jeff White and Suleyka Bolaños retired in their 30s, thanks to their real estate portfolio.

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• Early retirees Jeff White and Suleyka Bolaños have grown their real estate portfolio by house hacking.
• The strategy involves buying a primary residence and renting a portion of the home.
• Since they're using owner-occupied loans, they can finance the properties with 5% down.

Since 2017, Jeff White and Suleyka Bolaños have moved homes once a year.