We've owned a rental SFR in AZ for 14 years. We are looking to refi our rental with a brand new 1st for the purpose of using the equity. I'm curious about limitations. Does anyone know of any limitations set on the proceeds from the refi? Can I purchase a 2nd home, or do I need to make it a rental property? 

Thank you,

Jim

Originally posted by @Jim Valdivia :

We've owned a rental SFR in AZ for 14 years. We are looking to refi our rental with a brand new 1st for the purpose of using the equity. I'm curious about limitations. Does anyone know of any limitations set on the proceeds from the refi? Can I purchase a 2nd home, or do I need to make it a rental property? 

Thank you,

Ji

Jim, there are no limitations. Depending on how you use the proceeds will determine if the interest related to the additional  mortgage balance is deductible for tax purpose. 

If you use it for on Investment or a business,  the interest is deductible at that level(not at your rental level). 

Underwriter will ask on writing how you plan to use the proceeds. I would refrain on saying  “to gamble” or something like that. “To improve/add to  the property” is what works most of the time. 

@Jim Valdivia

Enjoy the extra cash and the higher deductible interest. 

@Jim Valdivia

A SFR investment property will get you up to a 75% LTV loan with conventional financing. You can spend that cash however you would like.

Thanks everyone. Just want to make sure that I cover myself.