Whether an investment property will be worth it for you will depend on what it will cost you in time, money, and effort vs. the income or profit you will net from the purchase. If you are buying an investment property to rent out, you must be ready for the responsibilities of being a landlord. If you are buying a property to flip, you'll need to coordinate and pay for the repairs, upgrades, and improvements, on top of the costs of buying and selling the property.