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Hello Everyone,I am just in the beginning steps of my Investment Property Adventure and I am looking for some suggestions on what type of property would be best?A quick intro on me.  I live in CO with my wife and 5 ki...

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I am looking to purchase a "flexible" vacation rental home.  One I am considering is 3,000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a large entertainment area and a pool.  I am considering sectioning off two of the bedro...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Peoria.

Purchase price: $280,000

Cash invested: $30,000

The goal of this purchase was to replace my landlord, get started with re...