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I want to take the opportunity to ask for an advise. I am new in Real Estate and want to start inverting in properties for rental. I am currently renting, so I would like to buy a home as primary residence. Should I buy a primary residence first? and then move to Investment Property? I do have the capital to start investing in rental properties but also I feel like I am throwing my money in rental instead of owning my home. Maybe I can do both in a short period of time... buy my home first, then buy an investment property? Looking for an advise. Thanks in advance.
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@Daniel Melis- you can buy a 2-4 unit and live in one of the units while you rent out the others.
Good luck!