
BUYING VS RENTING
Article #101: Let’s be honest. Buying property is not for everyone and neither is renting. This is why we have to take a close look at the pros and cons of each in order to make an informed decision. -Let’s start with renting: Pros of Renting: Renting requires less upkeep and maintenance, and it can be a cost-effective way to live for someone who is on the go, and also if you have already invested in property it can be a way to transition into a “Paid for Lifestyle,” when yo

WHY BUY?
The following details the path that led to the purchase of my first multi-family property: Let’s start with the reason we decided to buy instead of continuing to rent. At the time, my wife and I were living comfortably, in a 1200sqft 2bd/2ba apartment, in Westchester, New York. The rent was about $1,200 and we were able to easily afford it since, I was a teacher at the time and my wife was a nurse. Things were running smoothly, until our landlord announced that she was gett