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5 Things to Know Before Buying a Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex (Rookie Reply)

2025/1/17
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Ashley Kerr: 购买多单元房产与单户住宅有所不同,在购买前需要考虑许多因素。首先,要了解水电煤气等公共设施的计费方式,最好是独立计量,这样可以避免租客浪费资源,并减少纠纷。根据州或当地法律规定,向租客额外收取公共设施费用的方式有限制,不能随意按比例分摊。此外,还需要进行不同于单户住宅的检查,例如环境检测(尤其对于四单元以上的房产),并确保房产的区域划分和每个单元的许可都符合规定,避免日后纠纷。购买未经许可的房产单元,买家将承担所有责任。还要明确公共区域的维护责任,在租赁协议中明确规定,避免纠纷。公共区域越多,维护成本越高,管理难度越大。 从房客自住的角度来看,小型多单元房产是不错的投资选择,可以利用首套房贷款降低购房成本。利用诸如NACA贷款等低首付、零手续费的贷款产品,可以以较低的成本购入房产。但是,房地产投资需要付出努力,才能获得有意义的成就。选择贷款方式时,需要权衡利弊,根据自身情况选择最合适的方案。购买多单元房产时,需要明确停车位、车库和储物空间的分配和使用规则,共享停车位可能会导致租客之间发生纠纷,需要提前做好规划和约定。租赁协议中应明确规定储物空间的使用规则,避免纠纷。房客自住小型多单元房产,即使短期内不产生现金流,也应确保在房客搬出后能够实现收支平衡或产生现金流。 决定首付比例时,需要考虑将多余资金用于其他投资的可能性。可以使用Freddie Mac的PMI计算器计算PMI费用,并与其他投资方式进行比较。决定是否支付PMI,需要根据自身财务状况和投资目标进行权衡。 如果房产现金流减少或出现其他问题,可以考虑进行1031置换或出售房产。 Tony J. Robinson: 购买多单元房产时,首先要考虑的是公共设施的计费方式,最好是独立计量,这样可以避免租客浪费资源,并减少纠纷。根据州或当地法律规定,向租客额外收取公共设施费用的方式有限制,不能随意按比例分摊。购买四单元以下住宅,通常不需要进行环境检测,除非是商业贷款。购买多单元房产时,需要检查房产的区域划分是否符合实际单元数量,并确保每个单元都获得合法许可,避免日后纠纷。公共区域的维护责任需要明确规定在租赁协议中,以避免纠纷。公共区域越多,维护成本越高,管理难度越大。 小型多单元房产适合房客自住,可以利用首套房贷款,降低购房成本,并最终实现房产增值。利用诸如NACA贷款等低首付、零手续费的贷款产品,可以以较低的成本购入房产。房地产投资需要付出努力,才能获得有意义的成就。选择贷款方式时,需要权衡利弊,根据自身情况选择最合适的方案。 首次购房者贷款类型因地区而异,没有全国统一的标准。很多人误以为FHA贷款只针对首次购房者,实际上并非如此。FHA贷款有政府担保,但审批流程更严格,有时会影响交易成功率。传统贷款并非总是需要20%的首付,也存在低首付的选择,但需要支付PMI。与FHA贷款相比,传统贷款的审批流程更简单,不需要额外的检查。FHA贷款会进行额外的检查,这与买家自己进行的尽职调查和房屋检查是分开的。选择贷款时,需要权衡首付比例和PMI费用,计算哪种方式更划算。 1031置换可以延迟出售房产产生的资本利得税,但需要通过专业的1031置换中介进行操作。可以考虑使用商业贷款抵押现有房产,获得资金用于其他投资,而无需出售房产。商业贷款只支付利息,无需支付本金,可以作为一种资金缓冲。决定是否进行1031置换或抵押贷款,需要根据投资目标和资金需求进行权衡。

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This chapter explores the key considerations when purchasing a duplex, triplex, or fourplex, including utilities, inspections, zoning, common areas, and the potential for house hacking. It also discusses the pros and cons of different financing options and the importance of cash flow analysis.
  • Utilities should ideally be separately metered.
  • Thorough inspections are crucial, including zoning verification.
  • Common area maintenance responsibilities should be clearly defined in leases.
  • House hacking can be a beneficial strategy, but it may not initially generate positive cash flow.
  • Assess the potential for cash flow after moving out of one unit.

Shownotes Transcript

Thinking about buying a duplex,** triplex**, or even a** quadplex**? Small multifamily properties are often some of the BEST investments for cash flow, especially if you plan to live in one of the units! But how does this type of property differ from a single-family home)? What do you need to know before buying? Listen in to find out!

Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today, we’re scouring the BiggerPockets Forums) and answering more of your questions. After covering the ins and outs of small multifamily investing, we’ll get into financing your first property). What’s the best loan for first-time home buyersFHA), conventional, or another option entirely? We’ll put them head-to-head and point you in the right direction! Finally, we’ll discuss several ways to use your home equity) to grow your real estate portfolio). From 1031 exchanges) to lines of credit, there are all kinds of options!

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In This Episode We Cover:

What you NEED to know before buying a **small **multifamily property)

The pros and cons of **FHA **and conventional home loans

Putting twenty percent down versus paying private mortgage insurance (PMI)) with less money down

How to defer capital gains tax through a 1031 exchange

The BEST ways to leverage the home equity in your rental property

And **So **Much More!

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