Typically you end up in a subject 2 situation when the current owner has little or no equity in the property, the current advantage of subject 2 properties is that most mortgages are below current market rates.
Keep in mind when acquiring a property subject 2, in most instances you are not notifying the current lender of the change in ownership, and most if not all mortgages have a due on sale clause, which is the lender's decision if they want to enforce it or not.
I personally like the idea its a great way to get investment properties with low rate loans, that with most likely appreciate in the coming years.
Hey Dustin, Thanks for the reply. I am the seller. I am on the other side of the equation. Everything you said is spot on. But at the same time with little to no money down it seems like I will be giving away these rentals.
@Denis Churchill Why wouldn't you just sell it outright and get the loan paid off and out of your name? It still seems to be a sellers market in many locations, and probably will continue to be with the drop in mortgage rates lately.
Why would you risk selling a rental property subject 2 ?
I know one thoughts are “I can sell it for more” but that increases the risk as well because if I had a $250k loan on a $225k property and values continued to decline and the mortgage is in someone else’s name - I would be like “ok let me hand the deed back and walk away and go ahead and sue me…
Hey Chris, I have been looking for ways to sell our properties and I was entertaining all avenues. They have been listed for a little while now in a market that seems to be more renters than buyers. Ending partnership is reason for selling. Thanks for your reply.
Hey Dustin, Thanks for the reply. I am the seller. I am on the other side of the equation. Everything you said is spot on. But at the same time with little to no money down it seems like I will be giving away these rentals.
I love it when people withhold material information and yet want binary answers. Next!