Deal Help Appreciated!

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Seller has a very pretty house in a very nice neighborhood. Market value is approx $510K. He owes $410. He's willing to sell it subject to for what's owed, and to take back $50K in equity in a 5 year balloon note, with annual interest only payments before note is due (7%). Has a 1st mortgage only. It's a 5 yr ARM, current rate at $4.9%. 1st mortgage payment is $2200. House essentially needs no work. Doubt I could get a tenant/buyer in less than 3 or 4 months. What do you think about lease/optioning it from the seller for five 1yr terms, with my right to get out after 1 year at my option. What are your thoughts? A deal? Would sub2 be better? Thanks for all your help! Martin

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  • telemon27th November, 2003
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    $2200 for a 510k house is a pretty small payment. Even so, If you really think it'll be difficult to get a tenant or buyer for that long a time frame, can you make the payments in the mean time?

    I would only do this as a sub2 with a 1 year term, lowball the price to about 490k, and try to flip it at a low price on the market.

    Just a thought.

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