I’m looking to purchase my second RE property. The first one has no mortgage and is positively cash flowing. I’m looking at an area this is being heavily gentrified quickly and the home is a new build and in a gated community and the other homes are already being rented for more than what my principle mortgage and interest would be. My plan is to house hack the first ~12 months then move and start the process again. I would have negative cash flow the first year while house hacking

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and I factored in for 2 years just in case. After that I would have a positive cash flow if I rent out the whole prop. Is this worth it? I would be coming out of pocket <1200 for closing cost. The mortgage/taxes/insurance/repairs is 30% of gross income, but future has huge potential upside and I have no other debt. Is this too much of a gamble?

Year 1: ~($1850) CF
Year 2: ~$300 CF

Is that cashflow value per month or per year?
And does that include maintenance / repairs, vacancy, management (once you move out), landscaping / pest control / utilities?

Is there an HOA? If so, does the HOA have any major restrictions on rentals? And/or is the HOA fee accounted for in your calculation?

It doesn’t sound like it’s a home run, but if you believe in the possibility for appreciation and rent growth, it might work out fine.

It’s per month, it does include repairs and main. Plus I have a 1/2/10 year warranty through the builders if they make any mistake bc it’s a new build. And there’s not much of a backyard.

No HOA and double checked on it only a $5 gate maintenance fee and no restrictions on renting out or Airbnb

Never invest if you have a negative cash flow

Why so if I may ask?

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