.), 1 stored in a cloud environment (and secured) and 1 off site.

Same model house are selling for 10% more than what I bought for.

I would have bought rental properties of any sort before I bought my primary home. 

We bought couches from Lazyboy that have held up really well and I expect they will last many more years.Some Amazon stuff is good, read the reviews. 

In California I've bought mostly older homes but I recognize theere's some risk to that.

Although the Burnt Store areas are seeing somewhat sustainable demand for owner-occupied properties, we're currently still not seeing enough support for activities that would draw tourism into that area.

As Jay said, the rate is bought down by seller credits from the builder.

And you'll likely want to consider more fringe & cheaper areas for lower prices & better cash flow.I bought a 3-unit building in November last year when rates were 8% using a renovation loan (5% down), made cosmetic renovations to the units, and then we got way stronger rents than expected.

i bought one last year with cash. 

As long as you bought in 24 doesn’t matter if you complete the study in 25 for the 24 tax year. 2.