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How to Purchase Your First Orlando Rental Property

Owning a rental property can seem like a daunting and expensive task. However, with a planned approach, you can own your first Orlando rental property in a short time. Having a rental income to augment your income can be a benefit in helping you achieve your life goals. Below are the key elements to finding and buying your first rental property.

Research

Gather as much information you can about the area you intend to invest in. Look for key features of the area that might attract residents, such as a park, shopping, proximity to public transit or a nice view. You should also learn about the tax laws and mortgage rates to give you a solid estimate as to how much you need to budget for your future investment as well as money needed as a down payment and mortgage costs for your first Orlando rental property.

Finance

There are many different types of options you can utilize when looking to finance rental property loans. Some finance options might be different from those available to owner-occupied home mortgages. Here are some different types of financing options you might consider:

  1. Cash – use cash to buy a rental home
  2. Mortgage – pay a down payment and then monthly mortgage payments
    Note: there are many types of mortgages, do your homework to ensure the loan fits your budget and needs
  3. Portfolio lenders – access an adapted portfolio of mortgages available with flexible terms specific to property owners
  4. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans – While FHA loans are designed for those who are planning to live on the property, there are some options available with FHA that allow FHA-financed homes to have more than 1 unit (up to 4). Using FHA, you could live on the property and have a rental property unit.
  5. 203K loans – this loan factors in the cost of home repairs and improvements into the loan amount. This can be useful when looking to renovate a property and rent it out.

Find a Property

Connect with a local real estate agent to see where there are properties available in your targeted area. Have a general idea of the specifications of the home and how much you are willing to spend. Make sure to have limits and expectations when finding a property. If you find the right purchasing point, you can determine your long-term profitability.

Property Assessment

A key step not to be missed in the process is to have a property assessment of the location to determine if it is habitable and what will need to be repaired or replaced to make the home rent-ready. Prior to purchasing, you can ask a Real Property Management office to assess the rental home to give advice regarding its rentability and to make suggestions for upgrades etc.  They can also recommend a certified home and pest inspector if necessary. Within this critical step, you will be able to find an estimate as to the property’s current performance and potential performance.

Would you like a free assessment of your potential rental property? Please contact Real Property Management Freedom today by filling out the form online or calling us directly at 407-624-4706.