This is one of the most common questions we’re asked and the answer is that it depends on your investment goals. There are some investors who purchase their dream home as an investment and then rent it out. They have an eye on a future date and are happy for tenants to be paying off their home. But in our experience most investors don’t live in their rental properties at all. Viewing a property as a pure investment, rather than a future home, enables you to make smart business decisions.