Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. 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.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
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 about 3 years ago, 11/27/2021

User Stats

132
Posts
91
Votes
Kuriakos Mellos
91
Votes |
132
Posts

Time to ‘dump’ a condo? Advice on selling the 1st place I bought

Kuriakos Mellos
Posted

First time selling real estate and have a minor pit in my stomach.

I guess I should start off with saying that when I initially bought this condo in Oct 2018 - real estate investing was not even on my radar.  It was bought as a condo for me and (down the line) maybe my parents to move into - at this point it’s a burden/headache.

The cons: It was a little rushed, I didn't shop around for rates, I refinanced it twice (again not really knowing the process - to chase lower rates) , the community onlyallows one rental ONCE for 12 months - the HOA is a pain (and has a fee for barely nothing) - I think I'm going to be stuck with a special assessment even if I decide to sell and it just isn't appreacting. (I bought a house in Feb this year for example and it has gone up by at least $35 K (low end appreciation.). This condo I've had for three years and maybe has gone up $15K?). Quite frankly - this is not a good asset.

I’m considering going slightly under market to dump it and move on ?  Any advice as to how to be aggressive in getting rid of it?


I feel annoyed with myself that I’ve let it go this long (I did have a relative rent it from me - as relatives are allowed to stay) but I didn’t charge them the proper rent and this property affectively is an alligator in my portfolio.

Better late then never? The equity which I am hoping to walk away with this would help me buy a SFH and turn a dead asset into a money maker.

Thanks!


K-Man

Loading replies...