Should I sell or keep my condo??

Should I sell or keep my condo??

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Hello BP Family :)

I'm Corey McMahon, an active real estate investor, and I could use your expertise on a situation I'm facing.

Currently, my mom and I are 50/50 owners of a condo in downtown Toronto, Canada. Additionally, I assist my mom in managing another rental property. However, I'm at a crossroads and need some help!

I've been considering my next move carefully, and I'm leaning toward entering the short-term rental (STR) market. It seems like a better fit for my goals.

Here's the challenge: Our tenant of 3 years recently left the Toronto condo. While I initially thought about moving back, the mortgage and maintenance fees are steep at $3,650. Even with my mom's willingness to split the costs, it's still significant.

Considering this, I'm contemplating selling the condo. I believe the proceeds and potential profit could be better utilized in an investment with positive cash flow, especially while I'm focused on building my personal wealth.

I've taken steps to enhance the property's income potential by applying for an Airbnb permit. However, if the permit doesn't come through, the maximum we could get for a one-bedroom rental in Toronto is around $2,400, even with a long-term tenant.

Your thoughts or experiences would greatly assist me in making an informed decision. Thank you in advance for your input.

Best regards,
Corey McMahon

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Alecia LovelessPro Member
Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
3y

@Corey McMahon Not knowing any more about what you could get per night as a STR I'd say being underwater by more than $1200 per month I'd recommend selling it.

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  • Alecia LovelessPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    3y

    @Corey McMahon Not knowing any more about what you could get per night as a STR I'd say being underwater by more than $1200 per month I'd recommend selling it.

  • Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    3y
    Quote from @Corey Leon:

    Hello BP Family :)

    I'm Corey McMahon, an active real estate investor, and I could use your expertise on a situation I'm facing.

    Currently, my mom and I are 50/50 owners of a condo in downtown Toronto, Canada. Additionally, I assist my mom in managing another rental property. However, I'm at a crossroads and need some help!

    I've been considering my next move carefully, and I'm leaning toward entering the short-term rental (STR) market. It seems like a better fit for my goals.

    Here's the challenge: Our tenant of 3 years recently left the Toronto condo. While I initially thought about moving back, the mortgage and maintenance fees are steep at $3,650. Even with my mom's willingness to split the costs, it's still significant.

    Considering this, I'm contemplating selling the condo. I believe the proceeds and potential profit could be better utilized in an investment with positive cash flow, especially while I'm focused on building my personal wealth.

    I've taken steps to enhance the property's income potential by applying for an Airbnb permit. However, if the permit doesn't come through, the maximum we could get for a one-bedroom rental in Toronto is around $2,400, even with a long-term tenant.

    Your thoughts or experiences would greatly assist me in making an informed decision. Thank you in advance for your input.

    Best regards,
    Corey McMahon

    If I remember correctly, you Canucks don't have capital gains when you sell, eh?
    I'd be inclined to sell, wait a few months until property values drop and then buy again on the cheap. That only works if I'm right about price corrections.

  • Rental Property Investor · Ontario + Ohio · Member since 2018 · 82 posts · 53 votes
    3y

    Selling will mean capital gain taxes, realtor costs and a bunch of other expenses. Buying another property within the next few years may be even more expensive if some predictions about lower interest rates come to fruition. In that case values will go up. If you have an investment in mind where this money will grow that would be a great avenue to consider, however I am somehow skeptical that in today's market you will find a "deal" that positively cashflows and has a great potential. 

    $1200 a months is painful to carry. I'd look at stretching that mortgage out as far as possible (30 years) to reduce monthly payment. One strategy that helped with my condos is to start charging for parking and locker separately. Some tenants don't want to pay for the locker use, which is fine. I just put up an ad at front desk and instantly make $50/month from it. Similar deal with parking. If none of that works then perhaps selling is an option unless you have some cash to put towards mortgage principal to reduce that payment even further.

  • Member since 2018 · 7 posts · 0 votes
    3y

    There are many cheaper options for renting in the GTA... rent out the condo to someone new and find somewhere cheaper to live.

    If you are interested in other real estate investment opportunities, flips, development, buying into a subdivision development, drop me a line.

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