Second Home or Multi-Unit to rent out?

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I have friends who are getting second mortgages to buy second homes to rent
out.

I've told them they'd be better off buying a four-plex or similar multi-unit
property.

Can anyone give good reasons for either choice?

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  • 7th May, 2002

    Getting a second mortgage would be cheaper than getting financing on investment real estate sometimes.

    But getting a four-plex is better for success. The reason behind this is because even if half of your places are vacant, you still have income coming in on the other units.

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