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Down Payment Size for Long Term Rentals

Troy Hanson
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Hi, I'm looking for advice on purchasing a long term rental.  Real estate continues to be high where I am located and when I calculate the mortgage payment with 20% - 25% down, it only breaks even with the rent I could collect.  My question is, would a down payment at 40% or more be realistic for this type of acquisition?  I assumed I could cashflow for 20% or more, so I want to see if I need to adjust my expectations based on the experience of others.  Thanks.  

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Marc Greger
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Marc Greger
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some ideas:

  • - yes you could put more money down upfront, even though it's not ideal.
  • - Look for off-market deals that are much cheaper,  using hard money and then refinancing with a rental loan.
  • - Find properties where the owner will finance most of it, so you only need a smaller loan with the higher interest for the down payment.
  • - Take over a property where you can continue the seller’s lower interest payments.
    - Another thought to give why would you want to do a rental at all, I mean those terms are horrible. why not buy something else with a better return on invest? A note, tax lien, CD... or we could partner on a note and get 5-8%

Feel free to reach out to discuss these ideas!

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