This is a program where 1st time home-buyers who make at or under a certain % of the area median income (say 80% or less for example) qualify to apply for the grant, certain banks receive grant funds so you would need to ask your bank if they participate in this programRehab costs: $40,000 (lot of sweat-equity)Appraised: $385,000NEW PITI $1785/month: Refinanced into a loan of $260,000 ($325,000 with 20% down, 30 year fixed rate portfolio loan @ 4.375%) and pulled out $61,000 ($260,000 minus $191,00 owed on old loan minus $8000 closing costs) I could have taken out a higher loan (due to the appraised value) and received more cash-out $, but I wanted to be conscious of what my new PITI would be and make sure I could cash-flow going down the road.DetailsBefore Renovation- 864 sq ft - 3 bed 1 bath ranch style home, , attached 2 car garage, 1/3 acre yard- Purchased foreclosed for $220,000 with a 30 year fixed rate loan @ 3.875% - PITI $1385/monthI worked with my local bank to build in renovation funds into the actual loan, where I would pay to have work done to improve the property (new roof, heating system, flooring, etc) and the bank would inspect the work then release funds to me to reimburse for the cost of each repair as they were madeAfter Renovation- 1278 sq ft (finished basement added 415 sq ft)- 3 bed 2 full baths- Appraised Value $385,000The first 6 months in the property was spent doing new roof, heating system, refinishing existing hardwoods (hidden under grey shag rug), new SS appliances, new paint inside and out, finished basement (added another living room, office/bedroom, and full bathroom)For the refinanceI was quoted by my local bank for a 30 year loan a 4.875% interest rate. 

In addition, did it cause issues with refinancing due to the property being lease hold rather than fee simple?

If you refinanced out 145k your payment on a 15 year variable rate loan plus taxes and interest would be more than $1200.

The numbers look good for coC , I just wanted a few opinions on refinancing .

Good morning all! I'm newer to BP and RE investing in general, just FYI. I have one condo rental and just purchased/moved to a single family home. I'm paying PMI on my new home but have a lot of equity in my condo(aro...

I'm refinancing in the next 12 months and want to show the most income.

I'm considering relocating in the near future strictly for the purpose of investing/building a portfolio of rental properties.I'm specifically interested in using the BRRRR strategy on residential 2-4 unit properties and 5+ unit commercial deals.I'm looking for assets in desirable C+/B- or better areas so no section 8, high crime or low income type of neighborhoods.Rents must meet the 1% rule and I'd like to cash flow $200/door after refinancing once the property is rented/stabilized.I'm trying to find a market where deals are more readily available than here in South Florida where it's very competitive.If you were gonna pack up and move somewhere strictly to invest in rehab/value-add multifamily where would you go?

and refinancing just to get rid of that for a few months might not make sense amortized over time. 

How long did you have to own it before refinancing and what LTV were you able to get? 

Looking into refinancing some of my units.