Or bought a primary home and took out some cash from equity to buy a second home for investment? 

My rentals which I believe is the way to go because every month you get money in your pocket if you’re good enough it’s all about cash flow and I will teach you how to make 1000 per Door, maybe even more

(FYI- I don't have a ton of cash laying around and will be getting a loan on this.)Thanks to everyone who chimes in.

Both scenarios are great so you can't wrong unless you start negative cash-flowing on a property.

This usually results in the borrower just doing a rate and term refinance or cashing out on the low end.

I was thinking it may be closer to a "wash" or, maybe only slightly more only bc w/ a duplex at least we aren't paying for two exterior wall materials for two sfh?

I want to limit the down payment outlay so I'm willing to move into the new property (trying to conserve as much cash as possible for possible renovations).

My husband and I have a house with no mortgage and great credit, but no cash to invest right now.

I have an idea that is either crazy or brilliant, and would like feedback.Nutshell: Find older (70+) cash-strapped homeowners with lots of equity who want to stay in their home.

Purchase price: $475,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Horse House Hack!