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5 Things to Know Before Buying a Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex (Rookie Reply)

5 Things to Know Before Buying a Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex (Rookie Reply)

Update: 2025-01-17
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Thinking about buying a duplex, triplex, or even a quadplex? Small multifamily properties are often some of the BEST investments for cash flow, especially if you plan to live in one of the units! But how does this type of property differ from a single-family home? What do you need to know before buying? Listen in to find out!

Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today, we’re scouring the BiggerPockets Forums and answering more of your questions. After covering the ins and outs of small multifamily investing, we’ll get into financing your first property. What’s the best loan for first-time home buyersFHA, conventional, or another option entirely? We’ll put them head-to-head and point you in the right direction! Finally, we’ll discuss several ways to use your home equity to grow your real estate portfolio. From 1031 exchanges to lines of credit, there are all kinds of options!

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In This Episode We Cover:

What you NEED to know before buying a small multifamily property

The pros and cons of FHA and conventional home loans

Putting twenty percent down versus paying private mortgage insurance (PMI) with less money down

How to defer capital gains tax through a 1031 exchange

The BEST ways to leverage the home equity in your rental property

And So Much More!

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5 Things to Know Before Buying a Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex (Rookie Reply)

5 Things to Know Before Buying a Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex (Rookie Reply)

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