Investor · NW Indiana · Member since 2012 · 833 posts · 197 votes
Hi Everyone,
Just went to look at a house in Calumet City. I have been trying to stay out of Cook and away from 2 bedroom houses, but this owner is willing to do seller financing. I had to at least go see it. It hasn't been easy for me to find seller financing.
The house is in good condition, needs paint, a cleaning and has a cracked window. It is a frame two bedroom, 1 bath, 1 detached garage. Attic with a lot of space and an unfinished basement.
We haven't really talked about terms for seller financing. I want to know what are usual terms? Or do they vary? Before I mentioned seller finance, their asking price was 40K. Not sure if that will change.
They are currently getting $1000 a month in rent, the landlord pays water. I looked up rental rates and it seems like average rent is 810 in the area. I looked at rentometer.com. Taxes are about 2,300.
I also want to know what people think of the area and anything I should look into. Thank you!
Investor · NW Indiana · Member since 2012 · 833 posts · 197 votes
11y
@Brian Gibbons Thanks for the response. They own it free and clear to the best of my knowledge. I will double check if any liens on title. What is an installment sale?
Investor & Attorney · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 86 posts · 29 votes
11y
Crime in Calumet City is high...and it's getting worse. However, there are still good pockets. And, in general, rents are very high relative to property values. You should get good cashflow there but I wouldn't put all my eggs into that basket.