Hi Jessica, owner financing can be a great path in Pennsylvania, especially on a habitable fixer upper under 130k where the seller has equity and some flexibility. The details that usually decide whether a deal pencils are the down payment you can bring, the monthly payment you are comfortable with, and how the repairs will be handled, since some sellers carry the note as-is and others want a shorter balloon. If a seller will not carry, a private money purchase loan is often the backup route, and the numbers then hinge on the after repair value and your exit into a long term rental loan. I am Marc with Royal Partners, and I work with Pennsylvania investors on exactly these purchase structures. If you find a property you like, DM me the address, asking price, rent estimate and how much you plan to put down, and I will help you map out the options.
Not interested in balloon. Due to refinance risk. or land deed due to potential hassles. I'm looking for a 15 yr amortized loan. No payoff penalty. This would be more of an offer for someone who's wanting to sell there home with flex terms and has some time to sit on it. It still gains interest. Not what I would consider for the person wanting steady 15 yr income.
Hi Jessica, thanks for clarifying that. A 15 year amortized loan with no balloon and no payoff penalty is a very specific seller financing ask, so it will usually come from an individual seller who wants steady income, not a traditional lender, which is why direct outreach can be hit or miss. Targeting older long term owners with free and clear or low balance homes under $130K, and being upfront about inspection, down payment, and the monthly payment you can support, will help your chances in the next two weeks. I am Marc with Royal Partners. Royal lenders are not a fit for no balloon seller terms like that, but if you find a seller open to terms and want a second set of eyes on the numbers before you sign, DM me the details and I will give you a straight read.
I appreciate your replies ! Yes, I am quite specific. I am willing to negotiating as far as interest, down payment etc. I understand it also has to make sense to the seller.
I've done a tad bit of reading. With more room to learn. If you ever feel like reaching out and giving a bit of mentor advice feel free. I'd like to see this home be my first investment in equity. Not just a first home.
@Jessica Lawrence owner financing is out there in PA, but in my experience the sellers who'll do it rarely advertise it. A lot of my early deals came straight from owners through letters, phone calls, and driving neighborhoods, and terms usually came up only after a real conversation about what the seller actually needed. Longtime landlords who are ready to slow down tend to be the most open to it. At that price I'd also leave room in the budget for more repairs than the walkthrough shows. Older PA houses almost always have a few surprises.
I've been reaching out directly .. ALOT. No luck. I feel I'm looking the wrong places. Which is why I posted here. I was hoping someone could offer some guidance. I'm wanting to find something within the next 2 weeks. Definitely wanna have an inspect done.
I'm wanting a move and flip. Odds are possible I may fall in love after a remodel. Time will tell. To clarify yes I'm moving for a job. This would be primary residence.
Your preference for a Pennsylvania property under $130,000 with a 15-year fully amortizing note, no balloon and no prepayment penalty is clear. The best financing path will depend on whether you plan to occupy the home, the county, your available down payment, the repair scope and whether the seller is open to carrying the note. If you’re comfortable sharing those basics, I can help you compare a seller-financed structure with any conventional or renovation options that may fit. No pressure.