At every single point in history, people think that the market as it is then, is so hard, and so expensive to get into.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

But, I'm sure that a long term thesis, grounded in fundamentals, will do super well in NYC.

It does not matter if you find the single best market in the US.

For example if a single family home rents for $1700 in your area.

I like the detailed descriptions others have given, but I also keep it simple:A: I’d live there with my familyB: I’d live there if I had to with my family C: I’d live there if I was single D: Nope

For your primary residence, you can exclude up to $250K (single) or $500K (married filing jointly) of capital gains if you’ve lived there for two of the last five years.

Freddie Mac only offers financing for single properties they do not offer 'Portfolio loans" meaning bundle them all into one loan.

I understand I can increase liability in each individual landlord policy, but one single umbrella policy is much more cost effective when I have multiple properties.

And are you thinking single-family, multi-family, or something else?