We are choosing new build because A) our family 4 has a certain size demand B)  the price-quality ratio doesn't seem to make sense when considering a preexisting home C) with interest rates being at near 8% with preexisting homes, builders are offering 5.99% interest rates and the exact home we are looking at is about $75K discounted because it's a spec home and the builder doesn't want to pay taxes on it.So, live in it for 5-6 years hopefully rent it out with a fully finished basement for potentially $4,200 in 5-6 years.

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My name is Eric and I live in Denver, Colorado. 

Hello everyone,I am new to real estate investment and live in the northeastern United States (New York).

Hello everyone,I'm currently living in Massachusetts and house-hacking (mid-term rentals).

I would want to live there for a year, refi, then buy another property thereafter.

We got it for $635k, thinking we'd be able to rent out 2 of the units (including basement) and live in one.

. - A dramatic increase in the supply of folks needing a place to live usually results in increasing home prices and increased rents.

I live in the South Dallas as well and would love to meet over coffee.

And to your point the better tenants also want to live there.