If you’re like most renters, you’ve probably given up hope of owning any real estate. But before you throw in the towel, take some time to evaluate your rent expenses versus a home loan payment after all tax deductions. After thoroughly evaluating both alternatives, you still feel a mortgage loan is beyond the reach of your monthly income, don’t give up complete hope. You have many other creative alternatives to help you conquer a devastating loan payment.
One way to qualify for a property in an upscale neighborhood is to search for potential roommates who will rent from you. With the right situation, the income received from your roommates could reduce up to half of your monthly loan payment and utilities. After taking into consideration all tax deductions and profit from equity, you have a good opportunity to make a profit. When the loan is paid in full, you benefit by owning real estate free and clear of any lien or encumbrance. Renters from all circumstances, single or married, have taken strategic steps and opportunities to make their dream of home ownership a reality. Let’s explore some other avenues:
1) Construct a guest unit you can rent out for income.
2) Lower your monthly payments by taking advantage of an adjustable rate mortgage. However with the current disaster in the mortgage industry, it’s wise to seek the counsel of the reputable loan agent or real estate attorney before committing yourself to this type of loan.
3) Lower your monthly loan payments with a graduated payment mortgage.
4) Apply for a loan with a balloon payment to slash your monthly loan costs.
5) Ask your Realtor about the option of purchasing income producing property such as a duplex, triplex, or other similar property to help lower your monthly mortgage costs.
6) Check with a reputable loan representative to see if your region offers a mortgage credit certificate program (MCC). This federal program is set up to assist homeowners with their monthly mortgage up to $2,000 per year.
7) Consider the option of obtaining a part time job to increase your monthly income. This will alleviate any financial pressures to make your monthly mortgage payment, especially if your existing income barely covers your monthly expenses.
Talk to your employer about increasing your salary or offering you housing assistance.
9) Consider co-ownership with another friend or family member.
10) Speak to a mortgage agent about the alternative of an interest rate buy down.
11) Look into the option of assuming a low interest FHA or VA loan.
12) Take over a low-equity rate buy down.
By using the above options, you can slash your monthly loan obligations and increase your cash flow. But if you are serious about increasing your ability to purchase a better house, practice good money management and budget your monthly income and expenditures.
A great technique to help you evaluate where you spend the majority of your money is to list every monthly expense on a sheet of paper. While many renters dream of owning a home, they allocate most of their cash towards a new vehicle, expensive stereo’s, eating out, and other similar cost that won’t appreciate in value. If you’re willing to discipline yourself to stay on a feasible budget, you’ll make significant progress towards home ownership.
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