5 Short St Cohoes, NY 12047
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HOUSE HACK OPPORTUNITY - LIVE FOR FREE IN COHOES Fully renovated duplex with immediate cash flow. Unit 1 is vacant and ready for owner-occupant. Unit 2 currently rented at $1,700/month -- tenant covers majority of your mortgage from day one. 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2,116 sq ft Both units completely updated with modern finishes Recent basement waterproofing - new sump pump installed April 2026 Low taxes: $3,785/year Strong rental history INVESTOR MATH: 3.5% down FHA (~$11,900) Monthly mortgage: ~$2,663 PITI Tenant pays: $1,700/month Your cost to live there: ~$963/month Perfect house hack opportunity - tenant covers 64% of your housing cost while you build equity. This is one of the strongest house hack opportunities in the Capital Region. Perfect for first-time investors, owner-occupants looking to offset housing costs, or buy-and-hold portfolios.
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