Find a 2-4 unit multi and live in one of the units.

I know you don't have money for a downpayment yet, but when you do, rent out rooms or buy a duplex or triplex and live in one side and rent out the others.  

Since I'm a contractor and we will be living in the property it will be easier to pull permits for the work.

It does appear that we need more information about actual ability to pay the rent but in reading between the lines it appears that there will be two more adults living in the property, so we have more information to gather.

I have lived in Truckee for over 23 years and understand the pain you can go through dealing with a local government where the answer you received on Monday is different than the answer you receive on Tues, Wed, Thur & maybe even Friday if anyone is working.

Here’s what I see as key factors for scalability:Population Growth: The area is experiencing steady growth, which usually drives demand for rental properties.Property Appreciation: Reading’s property values have been increasing, indicating it’s becoming a more desirable place to live.

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I currently live in Greensboro and own one property I live in that Im planning to rent out once I find the next.

Even though I’m a local broker, I’m a big fan of “Live where you want to live.

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