Multi-Family Home First Time Home Buyer Advice

[Alex Collins]

Hello, new real estate investor here! I'm looking to purchase my first property, either a triplex or quad. I'm unsure where to start so I'm looking for pointers/advice. I noticed after viewing available homes on realtor.com many of the homes need some rehab. Are there any multi-family home builders in or near indianapolis and if so, would it be possible to build new for $500,000?

[Mark Jones]

My wife has been a mortgage broker for over 30 years. I think the 203K loan is mainly for renovations, and not for building a home from the ground up. If you are planning on living in 1 of the units, you could do this with a 203K loan for a home that is already existing and needs a renovation. It can be a small renovation or a really large one. FHA is only for owner occupied, you can't do this financing if you are not going to live in one of the units. There are plenty of multi family homes that need work. That is a great way to buy right now, because you do the work and you get the sweat equity. Feel free to reach out if I can answer any other questions for you on this type of project. It can be a challenge since you are a new investor. Learning the ropes of investing along with a renovation project can be a lot. It will be really important that you have a good team beside you that you trust.