"My best friend and I have been talking about buying a two-family house and living in it together. We're both in our late 30s and have wanted to buy for a while, but everything is out of our range as solo buyers - so going for it together seems like the ideal (and only) way to get out of the rental market in New York City."
"They found a townhouse in Cobble Hill that was in their price range and already split into an upper and lower duplex, which was partially basement-level. Both couples loved the property. But there was one problem: They both wanted the upper level. (Who wouldn't?) "I was like, of course," Kahler said. "They were best friends, but when the rubber met the road, they wanted the same thing.""
Two friends considering buying a two-family house together can access homeownership that is otherwise unaffordable for solo buyers. Securing a townhouse with two separate apartments can preserve privacy while co-owning. Joint purchases require clear, aligned expectations about unit preferences, finances, and decision-making. A broker's anecdote shows that even best friends or couples can clash over preferred units, leading to split plans. Use of parental funds by one buyer adds financial complexity and potential tension. Proper agreements and upfront discussions can reduce the risk of damaging close relationships and make co-ownership feasible.
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