I bought my first home at age 22. The rental income from my roommates helped me buy an investment property.

• 12/28/2024, 12:30 PM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Ila Corcoran,

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ila Corcoran, 26, who purchased her first home in 2021 and used the income from renting out its rooms to help buy a second property in 2024. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.