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Updated over 1 year ago,
5% down or 10% down
Hi all,
I recently graduated college and wanted to purchase my own investment property. However I do not have enough to cover the 15% downpayment. I decided to purchase a single-family home and owner occupy it for 12 months before renting it out to put a lower downpayment down. I have been transparent with my lender about my plans as well and I will not have to refinance. I am wondering do I put the minimum 5% down or put all of my cash into it at 10% down.
Furthermore I am expecting large stock grants from work every quarter over the next year. Should I put all of this into the property as well so I will have 20% equity before renting it out and get rid of PMI for more cashflow? (PMI $162.50/mo)
At 5% down the property will cashflow $219/mo after mortgage, taxes, insurance, PMI, property management fee, vacancy. ($24,000 downpayment + closing costs)
At 10% down the property will cashflow $319/mo after mortgage, taxes, insurance, PMI, property management fee, vacancy. ($36,000 downpayment + closing costs)