Should You Buy a Home or Investment Property First? (2020)

Richard FertigJan 22, 20208m 4s23.1K viewsScore 85
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Summary

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Learn why purchasing an investment property, specifically a short-term rental, should be your first real estate move over buying a primary residence. Discover how this strategy can expand opportunities, build business acumen, and accelerate financial growth through significant income potential and tax advantages.

Key insights

  • Buying a primary residence is often driven by reasons like certainty and significance, which are less impactful for investment decisions than expanding opportunities into new geographies with high return potential.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Making investment decisions based solely on societal pressure for homeownership or perceived personal significance, rather than on financial opportunity and return potential.

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