How difficult is it to get financing for buildings with 5 or more units? % units would be aroung 400K in my area. Fico around 725. Do they go by your income or the income of the building>
From what I have heard, they mainly go by the income of the buildings but I believe traditional financing places will only do 80% of the purchase price.
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We closed on a 4 plex in october, owner occupied. We did outside work. Cut limbs down, trim everything. Fix sprinkler system. Power washed the siding. Then sent a notice to up the rents in 30 days. All at the same time. It would be a dumb move to do it individually. No one had a problem, all noticed I was the new landlord that actually cared about the place. All happy to pay more cause I was there. If they decided to move I wasnt worried at all in getting it rented. And yes, check out the whole rental market before raising. Do it reasonably or you might be questioned by your tenants.
From what I have heard, they mainly go by the income of the buildings but I believe traditional financing places will only do 80% of the purchase price.
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You can certainly do a lease option on a house with a mortgage on it.
Good Luck
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Thanks much for the 2 replies. I appreciate it lots. Have some thinking and more reading to do!
Cheryl
We closed on a 4 plex in october, owner occupied. We did outside work. Cut limbs down, trim everything. Fix sprinkler system. Power washed the siding. Then sent a notice to up the rents in 30 days. All at the same time. It would be a dumb move to do it individually. No one had a problem, all noticed I was the new landlord that actually cared about the place. All happy to pay more cause I was there. If they decided to move I wasnt worried at all in getting it rented. And yes, check out the whole rental market before raising. Do it reasonably or you might be questioned by your tenants.