Skip to content

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

31
Posts
8
Votes
Benjamin Swicegood
  • Richmond, VA
8
Votes |
31
Posts

Buying a second home

Benjamin Swicegood
  • Richmond, VA
Posted
Due to personal circumstance I moved out of my house that I had just refinanced and got an apartment. My ex wife and son were living there. A family that we knew were looking for a house to rent in the area so long story short we rented the house to them. Before taxes I am clearing 500 a month. The wife and I have recently reconciled and now we are all living in a 2 bedroom apartment. My question is advice on buying a second home for all of us while keeping the rental house for passive income. Currently with 2 car payments we don't qualify for a second mortgage.

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

2,667
Posts
1,761
Votes
Deanna McCormick
  • Minneapolis, MN
1,761
Votes |
2,667
Posts
Deanna McCormick
  • Minneapolis, MN
Replied

On second thought what if you sell the rental house while it's occupied,you can show its producing income... then take those funds and get a duplex or triplex, and live there.  kinda house hacking your rental property.. 

Loading replies...