Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Buying & Selling Real Estate
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 3 years ago on .

User Stats

3
Posts
0
Votes
Karline Joseph
0
Votes |
3
Posts

Should I purchase a home under my name for my parents?

Karline Joseph
Posted

So I help pay for my parent's housing right now. I can no longer afford to do so and am looking for alternatives. I figured house hacking should be the way to go. I originally wanted to put it under my parent's name but I do not think that is no longer viable due to no income and no credit score. I figured I can try to purchase a Triplex and put it under my name. However, there are a few things that would be a disadvantage. I wanted to know if anyone has any help with combating these. If I claim my parent's as my dependent since I will basically take care of their every need would I still qualify? Or are there any other programs I should look into? I do not live in the same state as my parents. They can't move in with me. 

1. Down payment Assistance Program- The area provides up to $75k in help. I am not sure if I will still qualify if I put the house under my name. 

2. Biden 15K down payment Assistance-Again may not be able to qualify even if they are dependent. I have to double-check. 

3. Property Taxes- Property Taxes are favorable for the elderly. I most likely may not qualify even if it's technically my parent's home. 

4. Larger Down payment- My lender did advise if all units are rent occupied my down payment will go from 3% minimum to 20% minimum leaving less money in my pockets. 

Again these are all the cons I found. I already did the other research before with the lender. Credit Score, reserves, possible down payment.