The other benefits I see are debt paydown (done by tenants) and tax deductions.

The exterior is a bit sad - which worked to my benefit.

What is the speed of the internet, is it hot water (international property holders), is it AC.These basic clear descriptive items are great because if the price is fair and it clearly states the benefits.

Many benefits to doing so. 2) If you are going to invest outside your area, the one thing I rarely see mentioned here is simply the "investment landscape".

I’ve never managed roommates or lived with roommates but I know it will benefit me so if  the triplex doesn’t work out I wouldn’t mind having roommates.

I recommend that you speak with a real estate accountant to see if you will benefit from a cost segregation first. 

The growth in San Antonio is moving north and the builder incentives will benefit a new investor like yourself.

.—(1) Whenever money is deposited or advanced by a tenant on a rental agreement as security for performance of the rental agreement or as advance rent for other than the next immediate rental period, the landlord or the landlord’s agent shall either:(a) Hold the total amount of such money in a separate non-interest-bearing account in a Florida banking institution for the benefit of the tenant or tenants.

The hesitation often comes down to cost, perceived limitations, and lack of education about the benefits.

Even if you don’t have enough equity to buy in all cash, you may still have enough to make a larger down payment, which has its own benefits too.Bottom LineHomeowners have an incredible amount of equity today – and that’s why the share of all-cash buyers is on the rise.