Just because you can afford it doesn't mean you should.

Keeping this as a rental would not cover the mortgage (we'd have to pay ~1500 a month including utilities) and we can afford the extra payment, but is it worth it when looking at appreciation?

Funny, they never mention property taxes when talking about housing affordability.

There are a lot of misconceptions about the protections afforded by the LLC, so speak with an attorney.

., Id love to work up to being able to afford a property to house hack one day but it is not in the cards right now.

Please stop spreading this false narrative that someone who rents a room to afford living is a junkie or a criminal.

The issue lies within the inability to currently afford a bigger house in the area we live.My W-2 issues annual stock distributions and I just received my first one (40K).

Investing in multifamily properties in Philadelphia is popular due to the city's steady population growth, job opportunities, relatively affordable property values, and solid rental demandPhiladelphia’s multifamily market offers a range of opportunities, from high-end neighborhoods to up-and-coming areas with great cash flow potential.

That agent should not have spoken to you that way, but my guess is that they were frustrated.

(I have found a 2-1 that I can afford in a conservative 7% appreciation market)I’m also thinking about putting more effort into lead generation beyond just Zillow to expand my options.