It is cheaper.

People who can advertise a cheaper price and take away rentals from those who do pay taxes?

@Jessica Vanderveen I can't help you with abatement pricing - but I can say that usually it is much cheaper and easier to "encapsulate" rather than "abate".

But if the apartment complex has great amenities AND a cheaper price, it might affect your ability to attract tenants until it fills up.

Renting is so much cheaper than owning a house.

I own and live in a duplex in NW Austin that has really helped minimize my housing expenses (cheaper than renting).

In 10 years, you'll be glad you did.thank you karen. interesting, the more i dig the more reasons i find for single family house to be a better option. starting to understand why they are cheaper when compared to an equivalent sfh..regarding financing , i would love not to put 100%, but i'm not a from the us and from what i understand i can't get any mortgage in the us yet (don't have a credit score, nothing). my plan is to buy the first property now cash only and start working on getting my credit score going so in 18-24 months i can buy my next one with a mortgage.Originally posted by @Scott Schultz: Regarding Condo Exterior repairs, it is also common for a major repair to require additional funds over the HOA dues, so a Special Assessment is often levied.

i also see an emerging CHEAPER market near the ferry terminals on the outer lands from seattle..ive talked to a handful of Agents in that area and i want to know from you guys think it would be a good move to start my investing career.im currently in the "now to find how to get finance" phase so things are moving.been studying BP podcasts for near 6-months...Thank you all !

It will be difficult to get top dollar for the large house when everything around it is renting for cheaper.

I suspect you could add a second unit for $20,000 - $30,000 which is cheaper than buying another property.