There are other options, the $60,350 mortgage does exist, but you didn't say what the value of the property is, but the variable rate mortgage of 8.75% to 11.75% indicates several thing. 

When I retired 15+ years ago I valued my time more than the extra income.

If its luxury then I'd go for a higher quality unit, it will bring more value to your rental.

Hello everyone, I am reviving this thread to gather a few contacts to whom I can bring value.

That would be your downpayment and or market value the day you buy.  

Suffolk also did great; average 2-4 unit values rose 7.3%.

@Caryn Fischer You can sell your house to your child below fair market value (FMV), but the difference is treated as a gift.

On the surface, the deal seems appealing, but there's a catch: the asking price is $475,000, which is about 18% over the market value (based on comps and DealCheck estimates around $402,000).Details of the DealProperty: Duplex, 2,400 sq. ft., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?

I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights from others, and contribute value wherever I can in the real estate field.

You will also need about 6 months of reserves deposited in a traditional financial institution rather than a crypto account.The next step is to find the target property and calculate the acquisition costs and costs of construction along with the after-repair value.