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Updated about 9 years ago on . Most recent reply
Using HELOC to Make "Cash" Purchase of Rental
I recently completed the renovations of my primary residence. The ARV is 195K and the first mortgage is for 78k. From talking to a few lenders who do HELOCs they will lend up to 80% of the home minus the first mortgage, so I should be able to pull out 60-80k. I would like to use this buy our fourth investment property (SFH) with "Cash" from auction or a REO that of course has equity from purchase date. The new investment wouldn't have a mortgage, but I would need the monthly income to pay for the HELOC. The HELOC that I am looking at is fixed for ten years, and when I checked a month ago the rates were 4.25% (I'm guessing rates climbed a little since then.) I am wondering what are dangers? What am I missing? What experiences do you have with this?
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The danger is you stated you needed the rental income to pay the HELOC. What if a tenant trashes the place and doesn't pay? I don't mind borrowing to buy a rental, but I sleep good at night knowing my personal place is free and clear.