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Old 12-01-2020, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Do a detailed financial analysis. Make sure you allow for all costs, including lost rent, damages, maintenance, insurance, etc. You may find that it is not worth the effort to be a landlord. It wouldn't for me, especially if I only had one house to rent.
Don't forget appreciation especially if buying new. If you would have bought new in Fenney in 2017 your would have made out without even having a tenant.