Before you buy, you need more than a good feeling about a property.
You need to know the estimated rent in the area, the vacancy rate, the likely repair costs, and the bigger expenses that could come up later, like replacing a roof or water heater.
But one of the most important pieces is your exit strategy.
The shift is this:
Do not only ask, “Can I afford this while I live here?”
Ask, “When I move out and replace myself with a renter, will this property still cash flow?”
That question helps you think beyond the purchase and make a smarter long-term decision.
Start with the numbers before you fall in love with the deal.
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