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9 February 2025 | 19 replies
Right now, I’m looking to buy my first duplex, live in one unit, and rent out the other to offset my mortgage.
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9 February 2025 | 6 replies
The real value is on the buy side.
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8 February 2025 | 17 replies
I'm trying to pinpoint my financial strategy in attaining these projects and HMLs are always suggested to me.My goal this year is to buy my first investment.
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8 February 2025 | 13 replies
From my experience working with over 400 investors, consider alternative strategies like rent-by-the-room, buying an SFH with an ADU, or renting where you live while investing elsewhere.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
A 1031 exchange is for selling an investment property then buying another investment property.
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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment.
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9 February 2025 | 8 replies
Then buy another.
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4 February 2025 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
Would you buy it?
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24 January 2025 | 11 replies
I would suggest you do both of what you suggest - meaning get either a new mortgage (more conservative route) or HELOC on the townhome and use those funds to buy your next investment property.