Brennan Cox’s First House Hack: Lessons From a New Landlord 2025
At just 27 years old, Brennan Cox and his wife jumped into their first house hack and the experience has already changed their lives. In this episode of the HomeLord Podcast, Brennan shares how he discovered house hacking, why he chose it over buying a traditional home, and what it’s really like to become a landlord for the first time. From unexpected challenges like a broken AC to surprising benefits like trustworthy tenants who water the garden and watch the dog, Brennan’s story shows the highs and lows of getting started. He also breaks down the hidden advantages of house hacking, how to choose the right tenants, and why he sees this as the path to long-term financial freedom. 🏡 What you’ll learn in this episode: Brennan’s first exposure to house hacking Why he and his wife chose this route with a VA loan How they’ve built strong relationships with tenants The hardest and most rewarding parts of being a new landlord Why house hacking is a stepping stone to building wealth 👉 Subscribe for more real-world house hack stories and strategies.