Would you sell or refinance and rent my latest project?

Would you sell or refinance and rent my latest project?

Investor · Newfoundland, NJ · Member since 2017 · 37 posts · 50 votes

I have a few rental properties that after rehabbing, They usually cost me about $100,000 to 120,000. I then refinance them and am getting about 1500 a month. The current house in question is bigger (3 bedroom) and costing more.I purchased for 58,500 and when done, will be in around $180,000. My agent wants to list it at 254,900. I am hoping to walk away with $50.000 profit. Last night, my wife suggests refinancing it and getting most of our money back and net over $500 a month from the rental. Plus the tax benefits, principal pay down and hopefully more appreciation in 10 years time. Yada yada.. I maintain the properties myself. Everything is brand new, so should be easy to maintain. Any suggestions on best route forward? Thanks.

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  • Lender · Bristow, VA · Member since 2016 · 12 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    Depends on your forecast of future deals.

    Chuck it up to refinancing, you're netting that $500/mo., and able to fund another rehab. If you do not need that excess capital, or foresee a scenario wherein the property would lose value... every day the capital sits, you take a long-term loss. Further, renting is just a 1 to 2 year commitment depending on the lease, you can rent it; and, if things start booming, list it.

    Up to you either way, but I don't think holding and renting is a bad idea.

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