I have a rental home that needs lots of repairs and may cost approx. $20,000. The house is old and the rentor really wants to buy it but,because he does cash only business, cannot get a mortgage. He has been renting my property for 7 years and has never been late with the rent. He is a good tenant.
He asked me if I would be interested in holding the mortgage. He wants to give me $1,000 a month extra and a down payment.
Should I go for this? I've been advised not to do this ,but it's the only way he can get a mortgage and probably the only way I can sell this old house. ( He is willing to buy it as is.) Thanks Alex

I would run this past an Attorney to make sure you are protected but, yes, if he is your only buyer and he is your only seller, it might be a VERY good arrangement.

I would go ahead with it. This is a person that you have experience with and has a track of good payment. Just make sure you do everything legally with a promissory note etc.

If you are worried about servicing the loan, you can always sell it.

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