In addition, you will need to probably investigate a competant management company to take care of it for you.Do you need me to elaborate here?

Now, these fines are uncapped, and the lenders can be assessed additional damages up to TRIPLE THE AMOUNT of any FHA mortgage insurance benefit claimed by the lender!

That is an invitation to disaster.In addition, there is a LOT more due diligence that should be done on this property before you make an offer.Mike

Either will result in the full early dispursemnet of the IRA and result in the moneies taxed along with an additional 10% penalty.

In addition, it is also possible to get 100% financing with subject to, lease options, and owner financing.With rentals, CASH FLOW IS KING!

As another person stated, there's just not enough information about the scenario and the individual needs of the borrower to determine if an interest only loan is appropriate.There is no restriction on an interest only loan preventing a borrower from making principal reduction payments.

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Best if luck and congrats on the new addition.

Another thing to consider is egress for the additional living spaces in the basement.

Additionally, you will know more about the condition, strengths/weaknesses and performance of that complex than anyone else, probably including the owner.