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Updated over 7 years ago, 09/13/2017
Can use some wisdom. Option to purchase second home
In May of 2016 I purchased my first property from my landlord who owns multiple properties.
Got a great deal.
He owner financed the home to me.
Home Price $186,000
Down Payment 40,000
7% Interest
2 Year Balloon
Pre-payment Penalty: 6 month of interest
The house is now worth $300,000
Heres where I need some sound advice!
Up until today I was going to sell the home and pay out the pre-payment penalty and pocket the difference. However, he recently reached out to me to purchase another one of his homes also at a great price. The problem is that I have been self employed for 1 1/2 years and wont qualify for a bank loan. And I don't have enough money to give a 20% down if he owner finances me the new home. What are my best options to own both homes? Would a Home Equity Loan work? Cash -out Refinance?
Second Home is worth 300,000
He wants 250,000
I intend to live in same home and rent out new home.
Its 5:00 AM now and I knew i had to reach out to the Bigger Pockets fam.
Thank you!