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Kizzy Robb
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  • Saint Louis, MO
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My Goal vs. My Reality

Kizzy Robb
  • Investor
  • Saint Louis, MO
Posted

Hello All,

I've been wrecking my brain and could use some expert advice. In 12 months I will be prepared to purchase my 1st investment. I will have 20K - 30K in cash available.

My goal is to purchase two Multi-Family (4 units) within the first year of investing. My goal is to have a total of 4-5 Multi-Family units within two to three years. After which I'd like to move to 6 + Units (which I know is a different lending criteria).

My reality is that I will not be able to live in either of those units. (It's a long drawn out story). I will need to either rent or purchase a primary residence.

Question:
1. Is it possible to purchase 2 Multi-Family units with 20K-30K to start?
2. Is it better I rent for my primary residence than purchase at this time?

3. What type of sellers should I be looking for (distressed, banks, etc) or does it matter?

There may be something I didn't think to ask, please feel free to include it. Thanks for your support.

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