Rental investing with a 40k Heloc. What’s a good strategy?

Rental investing with a 40k Heloc. What’s a good strategy?

Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2013 · 29 posts · 8 votes

Any advice would help.

I have a 40k Heloc. I was trying to use it as multiple down payments on some seller financing rentals with the plan to refinance after 6months pay back the Heloc and repeat. I’ve been having issues with finding good properties that fit what I’m trying to do. So now I’m considering getting approved by a lender that will allow me to use the Heloc as down payment. I only have five years on the Heloc before it’s due. Doing this strategy wouldn’t allow me to use the Heloc multiple times. What strategy are you guys using? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

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Specialist · Providence, RI · Member since 2019 · 18 posts · 4 votes
7y

I would look for a lender that does not require "seasoning of funds," meaning there isn't a requirement for how long the money has been in your bank account for.

Also, I agree with @Joseph Firmin , that using the HELOC may be a great opportunity to get started buying 1 property, unsure about multiple properties.

Keep in mind, most lenders are going to want to see funds available for a down payment and then also reserves ranging from 3-12 months to cover the principal & interest, taxes and insurance.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Smyrna, GA · Member since 2018 · 974 posts · 645 votes
    7y

    Hi @Kevin Jackson, sounds like a plan. Why not do 1 at a time? If you haven't invested yet, do 1, learn and then repeat... use BRRRR.

  • Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2013 · 29 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    @Joseph Firmin I was targeting properties that were tenant occupied, To cover the payments.

  • Specialist · Providence, RI · Member since 2019 · 18 posts · 4 votes
    7y

    I would look for a lender that does not require "seasoning of funds," meaning there isn't a requirement for how long the money has been in your bank account for.

    Also, I agree with @Joseph Firmin , that using the HELOC may be a great opportunity to get started buying 1 property, unsure about multiple properties.

    Keep in mind, most lenders are going to want to see funds available for a down payment and then also reserves ranging from 3-12 months to cover the principal & interest, taxes and insurance.

  • Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2013 · 29 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    @Andrew Gilmartin

    Thanks I’ve been working with Credit Unions and have reached out to two HM lenders. They seem to be ok with the Heloc being 3 months old.

  • Rental Property Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2019 · 90 posts · 14 votes
    6y

    @Kevin Jackson Did you have any luck with your strategy?

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