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Gerbs · 07-23-2020, 03:42 PM

If you guys were to buy your first 1 -2 BR home at <$525k, ideally $400 - 475k because I rather put more money into investments. Which areas would you guys wanna live at? Some considerations I've taken is that most of my future workplaces will likely be in Downtown. I want to be close to the city center since I'm approaching mid 20's and will likely still be going out to bars and events in the city. So 45min - 1 hour commutes are probably a no go at the moment.

Been loosely browsing around every other day the last two years but I wanted to see what other peoples opinions are. So far I've been mainly looking at renovated 20 to 50 year old apartments. The Joyce area seems to be the best value in the Vancouver area. I've also considered older renovated homes in Kits/Brentwood. If I was going new, I might look into some units by Bridgeport in Richmond. But I think older well kept units closer to the city is still the way to go.

I'll manage to save enough for a downpayment in the next 1 - 1.5 years. So I think it's time I should start looking more seriously. Some people suggested I get a 2br place and Airbnb or renting out the 2nd room. Anyone ever taken this route before?

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Gerbs OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: / Posts: 5,447 Thanked 3,201 Times in 1,265 Posts Failed 264 Times in 80 Posts Member's Picture Albums	If you guys were to buy your first 1 -2 BR home at <$525k, ideally $400 - 475k because I rather put more money into investments. Which areas would you guys wanna live at? Some considerations I've taken is that most of my future workplaces will likely be in Downtown. I want to be close to the city center since I'm approaching mid 20's and will likely still be going out to bars and events in the city. So 45min - 1 hour commutes are probably a no go at the moment. Been loosely browsing around every other day the last two years but I wanted to see what other peoples opinions are. So far I've been mainly looking at renovated 20 to 50 year old apartments. The Joyce area seems to be the best value in the Vancouver area. I've also considered older renovated homes in Kits/Brentwood. If I was going new, I might look into some units by Bridgeport in Richmond. But I think older well kept units closer to the city is still the way to go. I'll manage to save enough for a downpayment in the next 1 - 1.5 years. So I think it's time I should start looking more seriously. Some people suggested I get a 2br place and Airbnb or renting out the 2nd room. Anyone ever taken this route before? __________________ 2022 Velo N 2005 S2000 2007 CSX Type-S [Sold] 2002 RSX-S [T-Boned]