First investment - multi family unit in KS (financing)

First investment - multi family unit in KS (financing)

Danville, CA · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 4 votes
Apologize if I have posted in the wrong forum.... I am a newbie and have been lurking around here a bit. I am based out of San Francisco and have been looking at investment properties out of state - places where I’ve lived before. So after learning, researching, etc, I have started focusing my search in the KS/MO cities and have come across a few multi unit properties that I am interested in. All the numbers look good (great CF) but I have now run into financing issues. Because the multi family unit has 6, 1-bedrooms, I won’t qualify for traditional financing and have to opt for commercial. I honestly don’t know much besides that it may be harder to get and the terms won’t be favorable. Also I assume insurance costs may be different? This would definitely throw my calculations off. Has anyone run into this issue before and do you have advice/suggestion? I could also keep it simple and simply walk away and focus on 4 or less units:) And for those in KS, any lenders that can help with my situation? Appreciate the help! And don’t be too harsh as this is my first post... jk.. Amit
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  • Danville, CA · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 4 votes
    8y
    Duplicate post... please ignore 

    Originally posted by @Amit Raghavan:
    Apologize if I have posted in the wrong forum....

    I am a newbie and have been lurking around here a bit. I am based out of San Francisco and have been looking at investment properties out of state - places where I’ve lived before.

    So after learning, researching, etc, I have started focusing my search in the KS/MO cities and have come across a few multi unit properties that I am interested in. All the numbers look good (great CF) but I have now run into financing issues. Because the multi family unit has 6, 1-bedrooms, I won’t qualify for traditional financing and have to opt for commercial. I honestly don’t know much besides that it may be harder to get and the terms won’t be favorable. Also I assume insurance costs may be different? This would definitely throw my calculations off.

    Has anyone run into this issue before and do you have advice/suggestion? I could also keep it simple and simply walk away and focus on 4 or less units:) And for those in KS, any lenders that can help with my situation?

    Appreciate the help! And don’t be too harsh as this is my first post... jk..

    Amit

  • Multi-Family Apartment Investor · Brandon, MS · Member since 2016 · 42 posts · 14 votes
    8y

    @Amit Raghavan

    Yes insurance and loan terms will be different on 6+ property.  But don't let that discourage you.  Make contact with a banker in that area and discuss terms.  See if present owner will do owner financing or carry some of the note.  Call insurance agent and get quote for the property so you will be more accurate on your numbers.

    Hope that helps.

  • Rental Property Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2015 · 236 posts · 156 votes
    8y

    @Amit Raghavan don't let this experience discourage you, but use this as an opportunity to learn. Commercial lending is much different from traditional residential lending and some might prefer it better because the terms and requirements are less stringent.

    First off, have you talked to a commercial lender? If not, I would suggest to call a few. See what their requirements are and what product they can offer for your situation. Then call a few insurance companies and see what they offer. This is a great opportunity for you to learn by doing!

    Good luck with you and keep us posted on what you find out!

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