I’m 29 years old, married, and we have a 2 year old. Living in a townhouse apartment which was built in the 70s and one problem after the other (previous landlords never did anything and the current one tries but lacks financial stability).
Goal is to get out of here in a year or two. Paid off all debt (car loans, credit cards, etc.) and managed to save up $11k since being debt free. Invested that in a high yield savings account with 4.5% APR and adding around $1000 per month. I have a state job and currently make $98k/year. Still have 8 more step raises to go and will be at $130k by the time I max out. My wife is a stay at home mom so single income household.
Not sure what I would get pre-approved for based on my current income. Talked to a construction company and quote for 3bd 2ba w/ unfinished basement (want to add a bedroom and a bathroom eventually) right at $400k (not including the lot). They will purchase the lot and finish construction so I can get a mortgage instead of 20% down and a construction loan (they have already done this for a couple of friends). Not sure how to proceed.
Worth it to go ahead right away and live month to month the first couple years? or better to wait?
Goal is to get out of here in a year or two. Paid off all debt (car loans, credit cards, etc.) and managed to save up $11k since being debt free. Invested that in a high yield savings account with 4.5% APR and adding around $1000 per month. I have a state job and currently make $98k/year. Still have 8 more step raises to go and will be at $130k by the time I max out. My wife is a stay at home mom so single income household.
Not sure what I would get pre-approved for based on my current income. Talked to a construction company and quote for 3bd 2ba w/ unfinished basement (want to add a bedroom and a bathroom eventually) right at $400k (not including the lot). They will purchase the lot and finish construction so I can get a mortgage instead of 20% down and a construction loan (they have already done this for a couple of friends). Not sure how to proceed.
Worth it to go ahead right away and live month to month the first couple years? or better to wait?
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