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Will you Bros give me real advice on buying a condo????
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:25 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes Parents will give me 10 percent to contribute to down payment on a cheap condo
Should I do it or rent again for another year?
They say the offer remains open so I don't have to rush, but time value of money and all... Hmmmmm |
Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:28 AM Author: Nubile Fortuitous Meteor Hunting Ground here: don't buy a condo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102234) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:29 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes What about a cheap like 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch style home or something (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102240) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:29 AM Author: bonkers meetinghouse wrinkle Sounds better than shitty condo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102245) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:30 AM Author: Nubile Fortuitous Meteor Hunting Ground far preferable (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102251) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:29 AM Author: bonkers meetinghouse wrinkle Right. Buy a house (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102241) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:31 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes It still kind of sucks cuz anything I can afford with a house is shitty compared to what I rent now. Otoh it's free $$ from parents so basically win win unless housing market really gets fucked (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102268) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:46 AM Author: fiercely-loyal peach plaza legal warrant (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102402) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:31 AM Author: grizzly hairless den lol enjoy your 10% richie rich (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102264) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:33 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug Yeah, really only ten percent? So on a 250k condo, they're going to give you just $5k for down payment. Ummmm
REAL parents GIVE the down payment. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:33 AM Author: grizzly hairless den (rich boi) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102296) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:34 AM Author: bonkers meetinghouse wrinkle (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102306) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:36 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes If not flame I meant 10 percent of value. So $25k. I can't afford the other 10 percent tho so I'd have to pay PMI still. Fml (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102324) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:39 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug Wait, you don't have the cash for the other half yet? Jesus. Don't jump the gun brej. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102355) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:42 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes So you'd rather wait a year to come up with enough for full 20 percent down payment than take the 10 percent now? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102375) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:24 AM Author: Exhilarant Aqua Public Bath (reading comp masterman) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103696) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:31 AM Author: Frisky School Cafeteria no but i have plenty of fake advice to offer (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102266) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:31 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug WTF is wrong with a condo?
It's cheaper than renting for sure, and if it's a good area, value will probably appreciate, so you sell at a profit when you're ready to get a house.
Called a start home. Jfc you people give terrible advice. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:32 AM Author: Nubile Fortuitous Meteor Hunting Ground condos are not starter homes. do you think leases are starter cars? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102278) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:33 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug Are you retarded? A condo is something you own. It's not like leasing a car. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102299) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:34 AM Author: Nubile Fortuitous Meteor Hunting Ground you own a hotel room with crippling HOA fees and restrictions. congratulations. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102307) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:38 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug This is highly inaccurate and you're getting ripped off way more with rent and that money goes towards nothing. Depending on where he lives, there could be great condo options.
It's a good way to own an appreciating asset while being able to save money and save on the costs of owning/maintaining a house. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:41 AM Author: Nubile Fortuitous Meteor Hunting Ground i agree renting is retarded.
when i was in this situation, i bought the shittiest single family in the best neighborhood i could find. that's a "starter home."
i have now owned 4 different single family homes in three different metro areas and have made money on each sale even factoring in maintenance and improvements. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:35 AM Author: odious hideous quadroon stag film jesus christ that sounds like a pain the in the ass. did you live in all of them (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103759) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:26 AM Author: Exhilarant Aqua Public Bath HOA fees vary a lot depending on the condo and a lot of times it's less than what you end up spending on maintaining a house. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103708) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:32 AM Author: grizzly hairless den no need to sell just turn into passive income when u move out (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102279) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:34 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug An option, for sure. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102301) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:34 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes Seems like most condo HOAs don't let you do this (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102310) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:36 AM Author: grizzly hairless den Opposite here in are country downtown; every place I've looked at has allowed leasing (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102322) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:37 AM Author: crimson hairraiser athletic conference In that case, those properties will very likely develop horrible reputations that will suppress appreciation. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102334) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:41 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug Yeah, sure, investment properties are so unappealing to so many buyers. *eye roll* (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102369) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:42 AM Author: Nubile Fortuitous Meteor Hunting Ground you seem a little like you have no fucking idea what you're talking about and your knowledge comes from reddit posts (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102380) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:20 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug (has never owned anything, particularly a condo) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103296) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:49 AM Author: crimson hairraiser athletic conference Unless there is a very tight market for rental units in the neighborhood that will continue for the foreseeable future, buying a single condo with the hope of realizing a good ROI from renting it is an absolutely horrible idea. The property will likely turn to complete shit in the next 5 to 10 years, and during that same period of time, the HOA easily could find itself in financial jeopardy. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102416) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:42 AM Author: grizzly hairless den good, lower tax bill for me (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102378) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:40 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug What? lol, of course they do. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102362) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:42 AM Author: crimson hairraiser athletic conference As a general rule, properties with good potential for appreciation do not allow renting. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102374) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:20 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug Dumb, not true. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103295) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:43 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes Not in my area... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102384) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:32 AM Author: wonderful internet-worthy market internal respiration (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102281) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:32 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes Condos have HOAs and generally don't appreciate as fast as homes. But what if I just got into a super swanky area and downgraded a lot? I dunno (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102287) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:35 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug Do a little research before you buy, see what's on the up and up. They can appreciate as quick or more quickly than a house. Doesn't make a difference. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102315) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:35 AM Author: grizzly hairless den Condo fee should replace the cost of doing maintenance on your own prop -- obv many factors go into the comparison tho (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102316) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:56 AM Author: medicated diverse theater Actually, terrible advice is making declarations like "it's cheaper than renting for sure."
Condos are not necessarily cheaper. For many people condos are an extremely poor financial decision when considering HOA fees, and PMI, which is an issue for OP. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:14 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug You realize not all condos have a HOA fee right?
Obviously you'd have to crunch the numbers to determine what's best, that goes without saying. But generally, a mortgage on a condo even with tax & ins would probably be cheaper than rent in many cases + your money is going towards owning an asset rather than nothing.
You seem dumb. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:14 AM Author: medicated diverse theater Ah, the old dumb fucking boomer logic: "but home ownership is an investment!"
For most people, taking out a 90% mortgage (which will be more like 95-97% with settlement fees) on a condo is a shit financial decision, and will take 8-10 years to break even over renting.
I understand the pros and cons of rent vs own, so save your breath. Based on the limited information from OP, who can't even afford the down payment for a conventional 30 year mortgage, it does not appear he understands or appreciates all of the factors that go into this financial decision. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:35 AM Author: crimson hairraiser athletic conference Is the neighborhood where you are buying a condo completely built out, or are there new buildings going up or will be started in the near future? If there are new buildings going up, do not buy the condo.
Was the building originally built as a condo building, or is it a converted apartment building? If the latter, do not buy the condo unless you have contacts in the local construction industry you trust who vouch for the developer.
Is it reasonably likely you will want to buy a single family home in the next 5 to 7 years? Do not buy the condo. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:44 AM Author: Mildly Autistic Chrome Associate University US market is way overheated right now (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102390) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:45 AM Author: grizzly hairless den sadly true and very fucked up and frustrating (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102397) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:45 AM Author: Snowy greedy stock car useless brakes This is my concern, but I feel like it might be years to wait for a crash, in which case I'll probably be suffering too (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36102401) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:44 AM Author: flatulent office party of the first part I don't disagree, but I also don't foresee significant depreciation in most coastal markets. Even if there were it could still be a good call if OP plans to live there for long enough (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103448) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:16 AM Author: aphrodisiac buff water buffalo cr. i think its wise to take out a 3 year 3% cd with negligible penalty for early withdrawal and just wait for the market to crash (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103645) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:15 AM Author: Coral at-the-ready goyim national security agency Wait (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103638) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:20 AM Author: motley gas station take that 10% and take it to Orange Beach AL where you can cop a 2Br condo on the beach and have enough $ left over for some sick croakies. ACCB (all cash California buyer) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103666) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:22 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug Whoa, I know someone who moved down to that exact place.
They built a house from scratch for dirt cheap (not rich ppl) and are minutes from the beach.
I mean it's Alabama (yuck) but this could be cr. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:32 AM Author: motley gas station yuck! he lisped (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103742) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:34 AM Author: irradiated antidepressant drug FLAME there's no way to LISP that word faggot (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103756) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:35 AM Author: motley gas station fuck I'm done here (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103765) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:37 AM Author: odious hideous quadroon stag film what city are you in OP and don't be a vague faggot about it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983458&forum_id=2#36103785) |