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Seasoning Laws on flipping properties

  • 28 Dec 2012 10:08 AM
    Message # 1167923
    Deleted user
    I wanted to know if there are seasoning laws on properties we buy cash then fix and flip.  Say we buy a HUD, REO or from an ordinary seller.  Is there a waiting period for a traditional sale.  What if we sell it for cash, are there rules on that as well.  Thanks in advance.
  • 28 Dec 2012 10:24 PM
    Reply # 1168252 on 1167923
    Robin Carriger (Administrator)

    Seasoning rules are implemented by buyers' lenders, so, when you sell to a cash buyer, seasoning isn't part of the equation.

    The long standing 90-day seasoning rule for FHA loans has been perenially suspended by HUD for a few years now, but there are strings attached to that suspension.  Some of the rules in laymen's terms can be found in a post on this Discussion Forum from earlier this month.  You can click here to read that post.

    Additionally, lenders may optionally decide to require a certain amount of seasoning even on non-FHA loans.  Regardless of the type of loan, if you want to increase your chances of a successful property sale, interviewing your proposed buyer's lender to confirm that they are a local lender with "in house" loan underwriting is a really good idea.

    I hope this helps.  Happy Investing!

    Robin Carriger

    President - Accelerated Property Solutions, Inc.

    Robin@AcceleratedPropertySolutions.com

    817-300-1132 (mobile)

    817-581-7520 (office)

  • 29 Dec 2012 9:15 AM
    Reply # 1168411 on 1167923
    Deleted user
    Thanks Robin.  I read the article and I'm a little confused though.  Is the 20% after total monies invested and does this rule only apply to FHA loans.
    Example:
    Sell price 100,000
    Repairs 20,000
    Purchase 60,000

    20% would be $16,000 based on purchase plus repairs.


    Thanks in advance.
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