Open House Austin
- Two millennials who bought homes with friends say "houses before spouses" is the way to go.
- They bought a beach house, lake home, and ranch house with friends, which they use for vacations.
- The key, they said, is choosing friends who are trustworthy and good communicators.
Kristina Modares was in her early 20s and renting a room in a five-bedroom home when she decided that she could be using the money she was spending to buy her own property.
However, she said that when she started looking, the real-estate agent didn't take her seriously because of her age.
When Modares decided to try again two years later, it was with a friend. She said the two went in as 50-50 owners on a triplex in the San Antonio area, which they rented out before selling it 2022.