Requesting advice on buying a home seller finance

Requesting advice on buying a home seller finance

Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2021 · 7 posts · 2 votes

Hello, I recently stumbled upon a home in zip code 76102 which had an old school For Sale sign in its front yard. The home is on a 10,000 sq. Ft lot zoned "H" which has no height or zoning restrictions. The home is literally surrounded by townhomes and one unit (3bed 2 bath) being sold for 750k. I got in touch with the seller and he has taken a liking to me and has told me he is interested in selling to me and will give me Tim to figure out financing. When I asked for a number he had in mind, he responded with saying that he had turned down an offer for 500k (zillow estimate 252k). The owner of the home walked the property (built 1905) needed a lot of work. Good bones, but needed a/c, a new roof, flooring, etc. my vision would be to demo it and build four units. Ideally to hold and rent and live in one unit if possible. I have access to 45k via my 401k and also have around 40k in equity in my primary home. After the owner and I walked the property, we left on good terms and When I asked for a sales number, he mentioned that he needed to talk to his wife. That it was more about the person he was working with rather than a price. I'm excited for the potential opportunity but ultimately lost as to how to go about acquiring the home and turning it

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  • Real Estate Broker · Atlanta · Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 604 votes
    5mo

    @Jesse Castro It seems odd that he is willing to sell but doesn’t have a clear price in mind. Before going any further, I would advise getting an experienced agent involved to help determine a realistic value and guide the purchase. Alternatively, he should consider getting an appraisal if he truly doesn’t know what the property is worth.

    • Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2021 · 7 posts · 2 votes
      4mo

      @Janice Carter he will be getting back to me today on a price. The property is valued at 153k only because the bourse in bad condition and not accounting for the land. My main concern is if I do sellers financing if I'll be able to get a construction loan for it

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