Moving into my rental property and making it my primary residence

Moving into my rental property and making it my primary residence

Real Estate Agent · San Diego · Member since 2020 · 7 posts · 4 votes

I recently was notified my tenants are not renewing their lease to a rental property I own. I would love to make it my primary residence and would love to hear other thoughts on my pros/cons list.

Pros:

I have about 50% equity in the property right now, so I could refinance and pull some equity out and maintain a primary mortgage interest rate. (current interest rate is 3%).

Avoid paying some capital gains tax if I live there for the next two years and decide to sell.

My girlfriend and I could get out of my parent's house and have a place to call our own/finally get a dog.

Still house-hack by renting out 1 of the 3 bedrooms. 

1 mile from the beach, in a beach area.

Cons:

No more living rent free at parent's house.

No more $600+ cashflow from the rental. (It will actually take about $600 out of my pocket even with renting out a room).

Can't refinance without getting a rental property mortgage rate.

Would rely on a 1031 exchange to avoid paying tax in the event of selling. 

What are some of your thoughts when looking at the aforementioned? Thanks in advance. 

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  • Flipper/Rehabber · Phoenix Arizona · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 686 votes
    4y

    Its the dream to own and live in your house.

    It's time to show your girlfriend that you don't live free at Mom and Dads house!

    I WOULD NOT TOUCH THAT 3 percent rate.  Why start over to just pay interest.

    Great move and decision.  Freedom is worth $600 ?

    No Brainer

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