I know this question has been asked before, but I'm hoping to get specifics on how I can compare numbers between 1.) purchasing a primary residence VS 2.) saving for my next buy & hold investment.Background:  I live near the beach in Los Angeles.

Eventually we want to rent the current residence out and upgrade so I haven't wanted a high mortgage on it. 

And also based on my experience, podcasts done by Josh and Brandon helps a lot on seeing obstacles, mistakes encountered by other investors then solution how they get around with it.

My wife and I have a primary residence here in the Temple market and a rental unit in the DFW area (former primary residence).

What are effective ways to word, non-hypothetical policies to ensure the safety of your residents and property?

Louis that was my primary residence that I turned in to a rental.

Is this their primary residence, with good jobs nearby, or is it a second home for them, because they like to spend time in this "premier location?" 

Phil:Have a look at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offerings for immigrants (and residents).

I am Foreclosure Subject Matter Expert with a major bank and an individual who buys single family residences (in Virginia ) for personal use.

I recently blogged about the very same topic:   https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8070/51438-the...This is what I wrote:"Hunting for your next deal or residence?