Buy a House with Friends: The Complete Guide to Creating Your Own Co-Living Community Without Drama or Disaster

Tired of skyrocketing rents, crushing mortgages, and coming home to an empty house? You're not alone. In 2026, millions of professionals, couples, young families, and empty-nesters are discovering a smarter way to build wealth and community: buying a house with friends. "Buy a House with Friends" is the complete, no-BS guide to creating your own successful co-living community - without the drama or disaster. Discover how to: - Assemble the right group and avoid costly mistakes - Navigate legal structures, zoning laws, and financing as a team - Design beautiful shared and private spaces that actually work - Create governance systems and house rules that prevent conflict >Written with warmth, honesty, and practical wisdom, this 2026 edition draws from real success stories (including the legendary Radish Oakland compound), current zoning reforms, and hard-won lessons from communities across the country. Whether you want a duplex with close friends, a Radish-style compound, an ADU cluster, or a "live near" arrangement, this book gives you the complete roadmap - from vision to long-term thriving. Stop renting your life away. Start building something better - together. Perfect for professionals, couples, DINKs, young families, and empty-nesters ready for a more connected, affordable, and meaningful way to live.