Scenario 1:Rate: 9.375%Monthly Payment: $1,185.31Closing Cost: $12,768.53Broker Fees: $2,417Lender Fees: $2,170Cost to Buy Rate Down: $0Escrow Fees: $2,797.501 Year Hazard Insurance: $1,044Impound Account: $1,598.04Appraisal Fee: $500Down Payment: $48,000 + $10,526.54 (30% down + closing costs)Total Cash to Close: $58,526.54Scenario 2:Rate: 8.875%Monthly Payment: $1,144.87Closing Cost: $12,768.53Broker Fees: $2,417Lender Fees: $2,170Cost to Buy Rate Down (1%): $1,120Escrow Fees: $2,797.501 Year Hazard Insurance: $1,044Impound Account: $1,598.04Appraisal Fee: $500Down Payment: $48,000 + $11,646.54 (30% down + closing costs)Total Cash to Close: $59,646.54Scenario 3:Rate: 8.625%Monthly Payment: $1,124.87Closing Cost: $12,206.54Broker Fees: $2,417Lender Fees: $2,170Cost to Buy Rate Down (1.5%): $1,680Escrow Fees: $2,797.501 Year Hazard Insurance: $1,044Impound Account: $1,598.04Appraisal Fee: $500Down Payment: $48,000 + $12,206.54 (30% down + closing costs)Total Cash to Close: $60,206.54Scenario 4:Rate: 8.375%Monthly Payment: $1,105.03Closing Cost: $12,768.53Broker Fees: $2,417Lender Fees: $2,170Cost to Buy Rate Down (2%): $2,240Escrow Fees: $2,797.501 Year Hazard Insurance: $1,044Impound Account: $1,598.04Appraisal Fee: $500Down Payment: $48,000 + $12,768.53 (30% down + closing costs)Total Cash to Close: $60,768.53Which of these options do you think is most suitable, given that I plan to pay off the loan sooner rather than later?

The interest is added to the builder's cost sheet and factored in to the total cost to build. 

I was like no snit but I am not reducing the price as that was clearly visible when you walked the property (which they did)If there is an electrical issue that comes up that is a problem - sure I can fix it or give some $ to get it resolved but for blatant obvious things I do not negotiate as it should have already been part of the offer

i am totally open to being wrong on that! 

The value of the land is estimated to be about 35% of the total cost of the project, I have an excellent credit score, high income and very low DTI so qualifying for a loan would not be an issue, other than the fact that I am not a GC.

Loan Balance $295,000Loan Maturity Date 11/1/2051Property Specifications:SFHBedrooms 4Bathrooms 3Square Feet 2316Year Built 2021Garage Size 2Schools Rating (scale 3-30, 30 is best) 18Lot size (sq ft) 7,631.0Purchase price: $330,000Market Value: $350,000Estimated Financial AssumptionsMonthlyYearlyRent (upper)*$2,350$28,200Rent (lower)*$2,250$27,000Property Taxes$425$5,100Insurance$200$2,400Repairs$65$780Property Management Monthly (%)0.00%Property Management Monthly ($)$75$900Leasing Fee$95.80$1,150HOA$146$1,752Vacancy Rate4.00%Total Fixed Expenses$1,096$13,150Total Expenses (Fixed + Mortgage)$2,620$31,437

The "sneaky duplex" phrase sounds to me just like "sneaky tax evasion" - it's great to get something illegally until you are caught.The screaming obvious action for you here is to call your town and ask about the property.

Hi @Yul Shin I totally get the frustration of putting in multiple offers without success, especially with REO, auction, HUD, and Fannie Mae properties.

Obviously property management is not for everyone but for those who treat it as a separate business venture, it could become beneficial in the long run. 

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