I am looking at purchasing my first investment property around Q3 of next year.

Why borrow against an investment property at a higher rate than you can against your primary?

Investors can find opportunities in both residential and commercial properties.

I am learning a lot about real estate and want to purchase a rental property in my area.

If not, I'll have a property I could 1031 exchange or just sell. 

No doubt buying the first property can seem very scary but ideally, you are working with a realtor and lender who owns STRs.

The first mistake is the property is free and clear.  

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hi fellow investors, I am thinking of purchasing 2 properties side by side, both duplexes.

Can I ask how many properties you have and how long it’s taking you?

@Eric Greenberg yes, I own a property at 9th and Diamond.