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Updated almost 10 years ago on . Most recent reply

Buying a Duplex for what seller owes
Hey I am looking to purchase a duplex that I got off my mailers. The owner said she just wants to be done and will sell it to me for what she owes. My thoughts are that I want to buy this with a contract where she still has the mortgage. This way I can get into it with no money down. The PP is about my max of what I would consider a decent deal for this area right now. Numbers
PP $148,000 each side is a 2/1 800 sqft
Worth as is $170,000
Rent $1650
8.3% vacancy $137
taxes $175.75
Insurance $67
Water/Garbage $90 ( I will change this as I change tenants)
NOI $14888
Mortgage payments $998 ( this includes taxes/insurance)
Cash flow $5821
I want to just to just take over her payments on a contract then refi out in a year or two. However I have very limited knowledge in this area.
I know this can trigger the bank to call the note but has anyone had that happen? This was a BofA loan that was sold to flagstar bank.
This property does need some work but I live a mile away and can fix a lot of it. The roof will also need to be repaired in a year or two.
Any imput would be grateful!
Elliot