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Housing hacking is "the most inexpensive way to buy real estate," says one investor, who used the strategy to buy his first home in Boston.

Housing hacking is "the most inexpensive way to buy real estate," says one investor, who used the strategy to buy his first home in Boston.

Insider compiled a list of stories about couples and individuals who have used real estate as a tool to build long-term wealth.

"It was a matter of where my money was better spent," said Karina Mejia, who focused on buying a home before paying off her student debt.

Peter Keane-Rivera owns nine units between his two properties in the Seattle area and grosses $102,840 a year in rental income.