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Updated about 8 years ago, 11/17/2016

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Shane Cook
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Owner financed transaction

Shane Cook
  • Investor
  • Germantown, WI
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I'm about to purchase a single family home that will be owner financed in Milwaukee area. Any advise on this subject

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Steve S.
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Steve S.
  • Lender
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Go for it. You usually can't find any better financing terms than owner or seller carry back financing. 

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Joel Florek
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Joel Florek
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What are the terms if you don't mind me asking?

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Shane Cook
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Shane Cook
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Originally posted by @Joel Florek:

What are the terms if you don't mind me asking?

 30yr at 9% with 10% down. Ultimately I will be financing 54k. Unit brings in 850.00 per month

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Brock Y.
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Brock Y.
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9% for 30 yrs? Ouch. Would assume you could find a something lower and shorter just by asking here on BP.

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Shane Cook
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Shane Cook
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Originally posted by @Brock Y.:

9% for 30 yrs? Ouch. Would assume you could find a something lower and shorter just by asking here on BP.

 I would agree. It was hard to pass up the equity on the place. I will be refinancing or paying off within a year or two

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Tom S.
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@Shane Cook  Get it appraised to make sure you're not overpaying.  If you overpay and go to refinance in a year or so, you may have to bring money to the closing table.

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Shane Cook
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Shane Cook
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Originally posted by @Tom S.:

@Shane Cook  Get it appraised to make sure you're not overpaying.  If you overpay and go to refinance in a year or so, you may have to bring money to the closing table.

 Already did 

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Account Closed
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@Shane Cook  Sounds good to me, until you can get it refinanced.  Make sure there is no prepayment penalty.  Make sure you actually deposit the rent payments on time.  A provable rental history will help you maximize how much you can cash out later.