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Updated about 2 years ago,
Should I buy another property or Rehab my primary one?
Hello Everyone! I am excited to be here. I have been a long time listener to the podcast and now I am ready to take first step.
#1 I recently bought my first Home which is a Condo in July of 2022 as my primary home. I bought it with 0% down for 386K @ 4.25% fixed for 10 years and then variable. It is quite outdated and need some cosmetic upgrades. It is in A grade area and would easily go on rent for about $3000/month. My monthly payments+HOA on the property is about $3200/month. So I wouldn't make any cash flow but its an appreciating property and I would only have to pay $200 and rest I can save. If I put this property on rent, then I would move in with my parents and live there (I am single)
I have some money saved up that I can do the renovations of the house with that. I can do that OR:
#2 I can use the funds to buy another property (~200k), hopefully turn-key or minimal work, and use my funds as a downpayment and put it on rent right away and have some cash flow.
I only have funds for either renovation or for down payment.
Please advise, which avenue should I pursue?
Thank you so much in advance