OK so let me just paint a quick picture of where I'm at. I'm 17 and I'm getting ready to go to college this January. I've been working on one business venture but in my spare time I'm obsessed with reading about real estate. I'll be living in a dorm from January to May but I'd like to buy a duplex and live in it when I turn 18 (on May 1st.)
I have a few things working against me but I'd like to know your opinion on how probable this would be.
I have roughly $4,500 in savings and I could get my parent's to sign on with me for a loan. My concept is to rent one unit while I live in the other. I've been told that my two biggest concerns would be if either of the units would need renovation (which would be difficult with my low funds) and the possibility of having to go to court with a tenant while dealing with school.
I'm eventually going to transfer to a 4-year school and I could either sell the duplex or hire a property management company.
Would I have sufficient funding for a down payment? Do you think this would be worthwhile?
I have a few things working against me but I'd like to know your opinion on how probable this would be.
I have roughly $4,500 in savings and I could get my parent's to sign on with me for a loan. My concept is to rent one unit while I live in the other. I've been told that my two biggest concerns would be if either of the units would need renovation (which would be difficult with my low funds) and the possibility of having to go to court with a tenant while dealing with school.
I'm eventually going to transfer to a 4-year school and I could either sell the duplex or hire a property management company.
Would I have sufficient funding for a down payment? Do you think this would be worthwhile?
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