Are you interested in buying second home? You may be wondering how to go about buying a second home. Whether you’re looking to buy a second home as a vacation property for summers/winters, or looking for an investment property to rent out. You need to be aware of the ins & outs.
Here are some key topics you need to consider:
Financing - Typically, you cannot obtain a government loan unless this will be your primary residence. Conventional mortgagees will often have a large down payment criteria.
Tax Benefits - A second home or investment property does come with some tax deduction benefits that a qualified tax consultant can fill you in on.
Property Tax - Depending on the state and which property you spend more time in, there can be advantages & disadvantages based on current tax laws.
Planning to rent out? Let us guide you on issues you may not have considered such as short term vs long term rentals, property management, sales tax that may apply & registration that may be required for your rental property.