Renting out part of your primary is a smart way to reduce expenses and start thinking like an investor.

The investors who get the best deals are the ones that know their market the best. 

Curious how the more experienced investors here evaluate these situations. very common

I work with a lot of investors and help them with financing their rentals. 

Been doing investor insurance since 1999.

@Robert Harris Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location/neighborhoods to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?

If I were going to hire a buyer's agent, I'd make sure they were an active and successful investor themselves.

It all has it's risk but usually, if you are a full time investor, you flip more than you hold.

Hello @Isadore Nelson,From my conversations with colleagues and investors in CT, evictions can happen in ~60 days.

A refi on that would count against your DTI, which is always the biggest obstacle for investors going from their first to second property or house hack.