Should an investment property use up all ones savings?

Should an investment property use up all ones savings?

Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2019 · 1 post · 0 votes

I am considering my very first single family dwelling rental, however i am wondering if the looming recession should scare me away?

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Rental Property Investor · Omaha, NE · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Originally posted by @Fabio Campos:

I am considering my very first single family dwelling rental, however i am wondering if the looming recession should scare me away?

All I know is what I am doing. I am actively looking for rental properties every day. I won't use a looming recession as an excuse to not invest.

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  • Anthony GaydenPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Omaha, NE · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Fabio Campos:

    I am considering my very first single family dwelling rental, however i am wondering if the looming recession should scare me away?

    All I know is what I am doing. I am actively looking for rental properties every day. I won't use a looming recession as an excuse to not invest.

  • Rental Property Investor · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2018 · 31 posts · 11 votes
    7y

    @Fabio Campos I definitely wouldn’t let a hypothetical recession scare you away. Not to say there may not be one in the future, Idk.

    As long as you are well within your means and not over leveraged, you should be fine. I would try to NOT use your entire savings though, definitely try to keep a small nest egg just incase any problems come up. Try to keep a couple/few months of PITI.

    You got this!

  • Rental Property Investor · Oklahoma City, OK · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 694 votes
    7y

    @Fabio Campos I agree with the other commenters that a looming recession shouldn't stop you from investing, but I take it into consideration as far as my strategy! Investing in a more recession-proof market (I see you're in LA) might be a bit more attractive at this point in the cycle. Look to areas that don't appreciate quickly, that way they don't have far to drop! OKC is a safe addition/starting place for a lot of investors right now. 

  • Investor · Santa Barbara, CA · Member since 2013 · 658 posts · 315 votes
    7y

    An investment property should not use up all of your savings regardless of whether or not there is a recession.  You need to have reserves.  If a tenant thrashes you rental and you go vacant for a few months while doing expensive repairs, you need to have cash in reserve.

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