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Old 02-19-2013, 08:18 AM   #1
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Advice....

I'm going to buy another house to rent out and have a few questions. I found one in Alexandria, VA. Short sale.

Who pays what for closing costs? It's been a long time since I closed on a house, what are the costs and who pays them?

Anything else I should know? TIA
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Old 02-19-2013, 08:37 AM   #2
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Buyer usually pays unless it specified otherwise.
You'll also be liable for any back taxes, HOA fees etc
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Old 02-19-2013, 09:19 AM   #3
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I'm going to buy another house to rent out and have a few questions. I found one in Alexandria, VA. Short sale.

Who pays what for closing costs? It's been a long time since I closed on a house, what are the costs and who pays them?

Anything else I should know? TIA
Buyer typically pays closing costs but you can negotiate. If I remember correctly, it's around 3% of the procurement cost.

If the lender knows it is an investment property and you plan to rent it out, you'll probably be required to put more money down on the property. Typically it is at least 20% (in Maryland at least) give or take.

Know the rules for rental property where the home will be located. Some HOAs do not allow this.

We have rental property so if you're interested, I can send you all the forms and such I use.

Be sure to do credit, background, reference and employment checks -- I cannot stress this enough!!
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Old 02-19-2013, 09:22 AM   #4
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Here's a link to the HUD-1 Form which is used in every house purchase in the U.S. It breaks everything down. Keep in mind that there is no set rule on who pays what. That is determined by what is negotiated and specified in the contract.

http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudcl...ms/files/1.pdf
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Thanks for the advice.

Since it is a short sale, I'm negotiating with a bank who holds the note. There is no HOA. I have plenty of cash for the down payment.

I know the renter personally, a dear friend who if they defaulted, I would just make the payment since I ultimately own the house.

The location dictates that it will GREATLY go up in value due to BRAC. Win/win for me.
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Since it is a short sale...
Be prepared to wait a few months to get an answer. There's nothing short about a short sale.
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Old 02-19-2013, 02:03 PM   #7
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Thanks for the advice.

Since it is a short sale, I'm negotiating with a bank who holds the note. There is no HOA. I have plenty of cash for the down payment.

I know the renter personally, a dear friend who if they defaulted, I would just make the payment since I ultimately own the house.

The location dictates that it will GREATLY go up in value due to BRAC. Win/win for me.


Hmmm, are you claiming some special insight into what future BRACs might hold?
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We just bought a house on a "short sale". Seller payed all the closing.
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Old 02-19-2013, 05:12 PM   #9
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Be prepared to wait a few months to get an answer. There's nothing short about a short sale.
60-90 days.

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Hmmm, are you claiming some special insight into what future BRACs might hold?
I'm buying in Alexandria. Ft. Belvoir. There is a shortage of houses now.

Update: They already received five CASH offers all substantially above the asking price of $300K. Off to keep looking...
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60-90 days.
IF you're lucky. Realtors always use that timeframe and it rarely happens.
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