Is the property just a regular-style house or something you can build an experience around?  

Since we are considering a 4 bedroom house, let's compare it to a 2 bedroom 2 bath duplex each side.  

Also when you are under contract and get condo docs, make sure to read the meeting minutes (for the past year if available) they will indicate if there are any talks of an upcoming special assessment (which you don't want).

If you offer high quality affordable housing, you'll always find and magically attract good tenants. 

Any one of us could give you our two cents on the math of it, but only you can decide if it makes sense based on what your specific goals are. personally, i paid points on my house because my goal was lowest possible monthly payment.

So if you buy a 5 bedroom house and rent the spare 4 bedrooms = you can still sell tax-free under the 121 (you just pay back depreciation) If you buy a duplex and rent 1/2 and live in 1/2.

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I am purchasing a house and it is going to be occupied by tenants that do not have a lease and are paying way below market rent.

The biggest things for our energy bills are: how many ac units are on the house and do you have a hot tub.

Oh, those older houses!