What does buy-to-rent mean?

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Buy-to-rent or buy-to-let properties are investment properties where a buyer purchases a property for the sole purpose of renting it out and earning rental income.

Things to keep in mind when buying-to-rent:

1. Investors should focus on the price ranges where the demand is highest.

2. Investors who do enough research about the area before making a decision are more likely to be happy about their buy-to-let investment.

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