I have been doing research about real estate investing and have a few questions about the process. Is the first thing I need a broker, banker, or a seller? Do I need to see mortgage company or can I just take a loan out form the bank? What kind of down payment do you need? Does anyone have any information about tax break, cuts, or property taxes regarding real estate. Any additional information would be helpful, I'm still in a learning phase.
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2 months ago
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2 months ago
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First thing you need is a plan. You ask a lot of good questions, and as Eddie G said, a real estate book may be your best bet. Once you are done with that, meet with an financial planner and an accountant. This way you have a better idea of what is your strategy and what direction you want to go in.
Are you looking at long term residual income? If so are you looking at Commercial, residential, land opportunities, easement options? Do you want to flip properties for short term capital growth? Do you want to start off on your own home and growth from there? Know the tax advantages of all as well as exit strategies.
You can go to your own bank for a loan, but you probably want to work with a lender that knows what they are doing and can help direct you. You also want to make sure you get the best rate/service for the price. Banks have less options then mortgage lenders.
Down payment depends on what you buy: Land and commercial can be difficult to impossible to get now: the were requiring about 30-50% down. Residential properties that are rental require a larger % down then residential that is owner occupied. Owner occupied can be al low as 3.5% for FHA loans (be prepared for closing costs so up to 5%), or for conventional loans where you don't have to pay for PMI (private mortgage insurance) it is usally 20% but can be 25% is you live in an area that is considered trending down.
As you can see, from the few questions I answered, you have a lot of options. Read some more and make your plan.
Good luck!
Are you looking at long term residual income? If so are you looking at Commercial, residential, land opportunities, easement options? Do you want to flip properties for short term capital growth? Do you want to start off on your own home and growth from there? Know the tax advantages of all as well as exit strategies.
You can go to your own bank for a loan, but you probably want to work with a lender that knows what they are doing and can help direct you. You also want to make sure you get the best rate/service for the price. Banks have less options then mortgage lenders.
Down payment depends on what you buy: Land and commercial can be difficult to impossible to get now: the were requiring about 30-50% down. Residential properties that are rental require a larger % down then residential that is owner occupied. Owner occupied can be al low as 3.5% for FHA loans (be prepared for closing costs so up to 5%), or for conventional loans where you don't have to pay for PMI (private mortgage insurance) it is usally 20% but can be 25% is you live in an area that is considered trending down.
As you can see, from the few questions I answered, you have a lot of options. Read some more and make your plan.
Good luck!
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Investor and realtor
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