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Updated almost 10 years ago on . Most recent reply

Should i wait or refinance right now?!
Hi everyone. I'm in Montrel, Quebec, Canada. And the question is more of an opinion that i need. I bought my duplex around 3 years ago. I was living in it for the 1st year and my upstairs tenant was and still is paying below value. I'm still losing approximately 55$ a month which is not alot but still not ideal. All renos are done by me and out of pocket. I still have 2 years and 2 months left on my mortgage before i should refinance and have a 7-8K penality if i go that route.
Now i know things are very different up here in Canada so i'll try and explain as best I can!
Rent coming in 1513$ month 18156$ year
Mortgage 1179.49 14153.88
insurance 114,20 1370.40
Taxes 270.37 3244.44
+18 156$- 18 768.72= -612.72$
I may be able to refinance and pay the penality and have a cashflowing property but have no money extra. I think it should be cashflowing between 150 to 250 a month. I just have to check my credit to see if it took a hit with my personal mishaps.
What would you do in this situation.
Thanks for your help!