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Is being a landlord worth it?
I'm a single mom and I work full time. Im looking to purchase my first home and I am looking into purchasing a two family home. Im a bit worried because everything I read says that having tenants is not worth it. Is that true?
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Nathan Gesner
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One of the big mistakes beginning investors make is spending their last dime to purchase an investment. Three months later the furnace goes out and they can't afford to purchase a new one. This stuff happens all the time.
Be patient. Ensure you have enough to buy an investment property and also enough for a safety net in case something goes wrong shortly after purchase.
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