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Angel Hernandez
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Best ways to structure deal on Home with mortgage

Angel Hernandez
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Orlando, FL
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Hello All,

I am running into an issue and would like some clarification if there is anyone that can help. I am coming across some good leads that need rehab work done but some of them have a mortgage. I would like to structure seller financing but I do not have enough of a down payment to cover the existing mortgage and fund the rehab. I do not want to risk running into a Due On Sale clause that may pop up on a seller financing deal with a bank mortgage. What are some strategies that can be utilized to get into the home and pay a monthly payment while I rehab? 

I am thinking a land contract, or some sort of lease option but a lease option may not work do to the extent of the rehab. Is there something that I am not seeing or can this even be done? 

Any and all feedback are welcomed. 

Thanks

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Brad Bellstedt
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Brad Bellstedt
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas, NV
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The previous owner. They stay ultimately still responsible for the mortgage payments/loan throughout the process until the property is sold. Could you not sell the house for more than what they owe? If so, you have a solid exit strategy should that due on sale clause become an issue. 

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