Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

In markets where affordability and cash flow are tough, focusing on stable, long-term rental markets with strong resident demand can make all the difference.It’s completely understandable to feel cautious after missing opportunities in the past, but real estate has always been about timing and strategy.

One thing I plan to offset my healthcare costs with is paying off my primary residence. 

I’ve read in books of people getting past having to live in the property they own so they can rent all units year one of ownership(living on the property with an rv). Are there other more creative ways to start cash f...

If you're using traditional financing on your primary residence, they're going to do another credit check on you just before closing.

Yes, the intention is to build a primary residence for my family to move into. 

I buy homes as a primary residence with 5% down and move into them keeping my previous as a rental and the area that I live doesn't have new builds that would work for us, otherwise I would buy a new build. 

If you're not resident in Japan, you can't borrow from Japanese banks, and so that's out the window. 

Other factors as well of course: DTI, the LTV, primary residence vs investment property, etc.