Local vs. Out-of-State Investing: Where to Buy Your First Rental (Rookie Reply)
Summary
This article from BiggerPockets discusses the pros and cons of investing in short-term rentals in your local market versus out-of-state. It also delves into using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) for funding and the various loan options for BRRRR strategies, emphasizing the importance of aligning your investment strategy with your financial goals.
Key Insights
- •Investing in your local market provides an advantage due to better knowledge of the streets, physical presence to observe the market, and access to local contacts.
- •Using a HELOC can provide quick access to funds without bank permission, but there's no set repayment plan, and it can become risky if over-leveraged.
Action Items
- ✓Evaluate your personal motivations for investing (cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits) to determine the best investment strategy and market.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓If considering a HELOC, research interest rates and have a clear repayment plan, ensuring rental income covers debt obligations.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Watch Out For
- ⚠Don't try to overanalyze and find that perfect deal that you’re going to get the best deal that anyone has ever gotten with a hundred thousand dollars.
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