Seller Representation

Seller Representation

House-Hack TIC Sold to Friend-Landlord Duo—Urban Living, Income Strategy, Low Buy-In

San Francisco, CA

5

Beds

3.5

Baths

1,508

sq.ft

Overview

This Mid-Market 5-bed, 3.5-bath TIC wasn’t built for the average buyer—but it was perfect for the right one. We targeted a niche audience: young professionals who wanted the upside of homeownership with the income flexibility of a “house-hack” setup. Two friends fit the bill—they loved the location, each got their own en-suite, and rented out the remaining rooms to offset housing costs. Instead of being master tenants, they became landlords—with minimal capital outlay. I built a custom financial model to walk them through rent offsets, mortgage impact, and long-term ROI. That clarity gave them the confidence to convert from tenants to owners, and gave my seller a smooth exit without ever needing to list. If you’re holding a non-traditional asset, we’ll match it to the kind of buyer who sees the opportunity—and close the gap between interest and action.

Value Delivered

Targeted high-bedroom TIC to urban house-hackers, not traditional owner-occupants

Matched two friends to the unit—each securing private space while leveraging shared rent

Built a simple custom model to demystify financing and ownership upside

Structured lease-option terms to bridge timing, financing, and decision confidence

Delivered a private sale that met seller’s price and timing goals without market friction

Deal Highlights

Off-Market Deal

Off-Market Deal

1031 Buyer/Seller

1031 Buyer/Seller

Rental / Income Property

Rental / Income Property

TIC or Condo Structure

TIC or Condo Structure

Value-Add or Renovation Play

Value-Add or Renovation Play

Repeat Client

Repeat Client

Dual Agency

Dual Agency

Financing Was a Key Factor

Financing Was a Key Factor

Location

Transaction Value

$

1,025,000

Want to understand how this approach applies to your property or situation? Let’s talk strategy.

Angus MacDonald
Broker

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