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Became a landlord
Became a landlord
Name: Matthew Fowler
Age: 25
Hometown: Boston, Mass.

In 2010, I used an FHA loan to buy a two-family property.

At first, by renting out one unit, I was able to live there for just $150 a month. After raising the rent 20% and refinancing, I'm living there free and making $600 a month.



Tali Yahalom @Money - Last updated February 17 2012: 5:17 PM ET
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