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Buy a property to live in now that won't cash flow in the future?
Hello! I'm currently renting an apartment but looking to potentially purchase a condo to live in this upcoming August when my lease expires. I would likely be paying about 10-15% more for the mortgage, HOA fees, etc. than I currently am in rent. Some quick calculations also forecast that if in the future I want to rent the unit, it wouldn't generate positive cash flow. My question is if I should plan for my first property, which I intend to live in for a while, to cash flow if/when I move out? Thank you for any advice.