Here's a concise summary of the major decisions and prices
### Major Decisions & Financial Details:
1. **First Property Purchase (Late 2019):**
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Property Type:** Small townhouse
- **Purchase Price:** $370,000
- **Financing:** 50% cash, 50% loan (initial interest rate ~5%, later refinanced to 2.35%)
- **Key Action:** Rented out the basement suite, covering about half the mortgage.
- **Current Value:** $500,000+
- **Current Rental Income:** $2,450 per month
2. **Second Property Purchase (May 2022):**
- **Property Type:** Larger townhouse (3000+ sq ft)
- **Purchase Price:** $850,000
- **Financing:** Loan with 5% interest rate
- **Key Action:** Rented out part of the home to offset mortgage costs.
- **Current Value:** $900,000
