Hello friends, I'm very new to this site, and so far haven't been able to pull myself away from it.
I'm a recent college grad with a great job in my field pulling 48k a year before taxes.
I currently have 2 student loans totaling 29k. Not too terrible, but not something I enjoy looking at either!
Other than standard living expenses, these student loans are my only expense, and I do everything in my power to live
a solid mustachian lifestyle. I grew up in the construction trade, plumbing specifically, but I consider myself able to do it all
when it comes to fixing/building (sometimes with a little help of course). I take advantage of my companies 401k matching,
and have about 2400 in savings, no credit card debt or car payment. I feel that home prices are going to continue to rise as they have been in my area (very near Mr. mustache), and I REALLY want to buy a house/condo/something. Fixer upper, duplex etc. My goal is to
own several rental properties, and I will save and live frugally until I have the cash to make that first property happen.
Question: should I focus more on eliminating my student debt before purchasing a home? Even if I feel that I could purchase
this home, rent a room to a buddy, and have the expenses be around the same if not less than I currently pay in rent?
Thank you for any responses!
