location question (new member question)

[Oscar Tol]

Hey everyone, I am just starting out (as in im trying to actually be proactive to invest in real estate) and part of my issue is that I don't know what I don't k'now and I am hoping you all can help! 

One of my first questions is, what are the benefits of living on my first property? 

I currently rent in a pricey area and am wondering if it's better to invest in the area and live on the prperty or invest somewhere cheaper that is but further away? Does property tax make a difference from living on or off the property?

Thanks in advance!