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Jimmy Lieu
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  • Columbus, OH
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Should I use a 0 APR credit card for financing a rehab?

Jimmy Lieu
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Columbus, OH
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Hi,

My plan is to close the property, sign up for a new credit card offer, and use that line of credit to finance the rehab. After 6-12 months, I would like to refinance and pay off the debt + interest then. However, one thing I am worried about is that since this would be a new credit card, it would have a low credit limit (not enough to fully finance a rehab).

What would you say is the best credit card to use for financing a rehab? I have read about a lot of credit cards that provide 0% APR for the first 15 - 18 months, which would be perfect for financing a rehab! In your opinion, which credit card would you say the best offer?

I would love to hear your guys input on if you use this strategy and if it's a viable to do. And if you do use it, how do you overcome the small credit limit? Or do you ask for a higher credit limit in the beginning?

Thanks.

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