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Updated over 3 years ago,
What's the BEST use of my money when pulling out equity?
I will try to keep this short-
I bought a duplex in Seattle for $583,000. I'm renovating both the upstairs and downstairs, the renovation is costing around $130,000.
$80,000 of that is being borrowed against my Morgan Stanley Portfolio at a 4% interest rate.
-I upgraded the HVAC system / a heat pump for each floor
-Upgraded the electrical / new panels / new wiring
-Added an additional washer/dryer upstairs
-New kitchen upstairs & down
-New floors upstairs & down
-New bathrooms upstairs & down
-New floors upstairs & down
I am planning on living in the upstairs and renting the downstairs out.
-My mortgage is $2800/month
-I'm planning on renting the downstairs out for $1800-2000
I'm planning on getting the place appraised and pulling out equity, my question to all of you is what is the better use the equity?
-Buying another place and fixing it up or paying off my debt to Morgan Stanley?
Thanks to all who respond in advance!