Which option is better? Option to buy a $25K 2 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in the inner city, that rents at $550/mth. Or Option to buy $250K full duplex each side is 3 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom, 2 car garage, unfinished basement in a decent location. Each side rents for $1250/mth

@Emily Debes option one. But are you sure the highest rent is only $550/mo? Seems low even for the midwest.

@Emily Debes , have you analyzed the numbers yourself? That's the real question. Here on BP, we love to give our input, however, details are important. If you would like for us to help evaluate a deal, and in your case a property(s) for you, I would encourage to give as much information as possible. Of course, you can fuzz-out the real property address at your own discretion. If you have analyzed your numbers, please share them. If you need help analyzing what options are better please provide more information. We are happy to help.

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Which Investment option is better?

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Posted March 09, 2017 18:46

Which option is better?

Option to buy a $25K 2 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in the inner city, that rents at $550/mth.

Option to buy $250K full duplex each side is 3 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom, 2 car garage, unfinished basement in a decent location. Each side rents for $1250/mth

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