Yes, they can cost you 10% a year but that would be cheaper than letting a tenant stay there for rent way below market.

We are in the middle of fixing one of the units (the one in worst condition), the other one will be easier and cheaper, so far, we are good with the funds.

I’ve found better quality hoods, fans, and lighting fixtures cheaper than the big stores or than my contractor can find them.

Plus the closing costs won't really be double, they'll be cheaper for the cash buy.In my experience it's just as easy to get the refi on an investment property as it is the initial loan.

One of the main advantages is that is was cheaper than buying a single-family home.

Can you get a cheaper lawyer?

I'd be looking for a cheaper property for my first investment (300k).

I have gone with cheaper inspectors but regretted it.

The reason most houses built today have forced hot air is because you can use the same ducts for air conditioning so it normally ends up cheaper.

Ideally if I can do it now I will.So right now I feel I have a few options: A) I can sell this house and roughly have 200k in cash to buy in a cheaper area, put it all into a purchase and maybe pay off the mortgage in about 5-7 years.