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Should You Buy an Investment Property Before Your First Home? .

Explore whether buying an investment property before your primary residence makes sense. Compare wealth-building strategies and financing implications.

It can make sense: tenant-paid mortgages build equity and cash flow instead of consuming your own income, and rental income can help you qualify for more financing. The trade-offs: investment mortgages need 20%+ down (vs. as little as 5% for a home), and buying an investment property first can cost you Home Buyers' Plan and FHSA access, which require first-time-buyer status.

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