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March 6, 2015 by Peter Maclennan Leave a Comment

A Great Time to Buy a Duplex, Triplex, or Fourplex

As a real estate professional, you might expect me to say, “It’s a great time to buy real estate.” You could think I am biased, and I may be.

Right now there are two factors that provide a unique opportunity to invest in duplex, triplex, and fourplex properties.

Interest Rates and Financing

Banks consider 2-4 unit properties as residential properties. This means they are qualify for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae underwriting guidelines.

You can get a great interest rate on these properties. The rates are going to be 0.5% to 1.0% higher than owner-occupied rates. Right now this means that borrowers with good credit and verifiable income can get an interest rate in the 4.25-4.85% range fixed for 30 years.

Historically rates have been much higher. You can see from the chart below that the historical average since the 1970’s is around 8.4%.

Freddie Mac 30Yr Mtg Rate Chart

 

Underwriting this type of loan is straightforward. For more information on financing these purchases read my article on Financing a Duplex, Triplex or Fourplex.

Borrowers will generally need 25% to 30% of the acquisition price as a down payment to finance the purchase.

If you are considering real estate investing, now is a good time to get off of the sidelines and to invest in well located real estate. Call me today to discuss properties that are currently available on the market at (925) 385-8798.

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    175 Santa Rosa Ave
    Oakland, CA
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    $11,250,000
    • Lot Size
      19,167 sqft

    • Home Size
      33 sqft

    • Beds

    • Baths

    • Year Built
      1967

    • Days on Market
      13

  • 570 Boden Way, Oakland, CA
    570 Boden Way
    Oakland, CA
    Photo of 570 Boden Way, Oakland, CA 94610 (MLS # 40998581)
    $5,750,000
    • Lot Size
      13,940 sqft

    • Home Size
      13,453 sqft

    • Beds

    • Baths

    • Year Built
      1960

    • Days on Market
      230

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About Peter Maclennan

Peter Maclennan is a Real Estate Broker at Maclennan Investment Group, Inc. a real estate brokerage and advisory firm. From novice investors to institutional property owners Peter provides tailored service to his client's needs. Call him today to discuss your real estate need at (925) 385-8798 or visit him on the web at https://www.maclennaninvestments.com. CA DRE License#01801793

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