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Updated almost 4 years ago, 02/18/2021

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Buying a Duplex that Requires Renovation

Evina Nonato
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I am taking my first step into buying my first property and I am planning on buying a duplex - the cost is $135,000 and I currently have $30,000 saved as a down payment. I am pre-approved for a conventional loan. My question is related to renovation. If this property requires approximately $20,000 in renovation, is it better to get a conventional loan and put $30,000 down and then take out a renovation loan? Or, is it better to try to get an FHA loan and pay 3% down and then use my own money for renovation? What are the monetary options for being able to renovate a property?

Thank you!

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