Real Estate Investment Analysis Fall 2004
Primarily, an investment property is one purchased strictly for the purpose of generating income.
It’s neither your current primary residence nor a vacation home used only by your family. An
investment property is usually purchased with the intention of either renting it out or renovating
it to resell at a profit. There are also some variations on that theme. For instance, when a family
relocates or decides to downsize, a primary residence can become an investment property if it
doesn’t need to be sold. Another investor may buy a multifamily property, choosing to live in one
part while renting out the other. Other owners may...