Co own a duplex with ex girlfriend, can I buy her out?

Co own a duplex with ex girlfriend, can I buy her out?

Member since 2018 · 2 posts · 1 vote

Last year me and my ex girlfriend bought a duplex together, rented out one side And lived in the other for cheap,. Long story short, we broke up and I now live in one side and she lives in the other,. We are both on the title however the Loan is under her alone because my credit wasn’t good enough to be on the loan but I brought most of the capital to buy it.. My question is what would be the best way to buy her out? Is it possible they could just transfer the loan to me because I’m on the title and have made on time payments for over a year now? If we reached an agreement on a sum of money for her to let it go to me? My credit is still not up to par because I got killed by old medical bills and acouole missed student loan payments... what is the smartest thing to do in this situation ?

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Theresa HarrisPro Member
Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
7y

@Jeffrey David Marland  Does your ex girlfriend want to sell her half of the duplex?  If so, then figure out a fair price.  If she doesn't, ask her if she wants to buy you out and go and buy your own duplex.

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  • Theresa HarrisPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey David Marland  Does your ex girlfriend want to sell her half of the duplex?  If so, then figure out a fair price.  If she doesn't, ask her if she wants to buy you out and go and buy your own duplex.

  • Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    7y

    No, they won’t “transfer” the loan to you.....you’d have to qualify and refinance it......or qualify and assume it if it’s an fha loan. 

  • Member since 2018 · 2 posts · 1 vote
    7y

    It is an FHA loan

  • Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    7y

    get a few appraisals and average them to decide on a fair price

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