Of course there are several calculations one can perform to come to the answer. Most of which require figuring your debt to income ratio (what one has compared to what owes) most banks or S&l institutions will not loan if an individual has a 35% or greater debt to income. What I generally tell my clients is that you should not look into buying a home that costs more than 2 and a half times your families gross income ( if you and your partners combined income is 68000 a year or better and your debt to income is less than 35% overall, then you should be golden)
Yes, as long as you can provide verification to your lender that it will continue for at least 3 years.
Based on income & how many borrowers. You should qualify before starting shopping.
Yes, possibly. You can buy a house for cash from savings or investment with no income at all, and then keep it as long as you can make the tax payments and other assessments. If your lack of income is "probably temporary" (like you're in prison for a short period, or "between jobs", or "in graduate school"), you may still qualify for a loan. If you cannot afford to pay the interest on a loan to purchase a house, then it is a really bad idea to consider buying a house. You will fail to make the payments and it will be taken away.
The amount of income can vary depending on the type of house a home buyer is in the market for. You can make a minimal amount and own a small home depending on the market. You would have to make a larger amount to afford a bigger home.
No. And if neither house is your main home (primary residence) you will have to report the sale of both houses on your income tax return and be subject to income taxes on the sale of the capital gains on both houses.
A Realtor
yes, if you don't have savings to pay with.
No but if you owe income tax and the income tax people claim that you owe them money they are in a position to sell the house you bought from under you to pay for the income tax you did not pay. other then that there are any number of charges levies and taxes associated with the purchase of a house. House buying is a real cash-cow for the government and the legal professionals.
Your education doesn't determine home ownership. Your income is the primary factor.
Based on income & how many borrowers. You should qualify before starting shopping.
Yes, as long as you can provide verification to your lender that it will continue for at least 3 years.
you can buy octopuses if you want otherwise no.
I don't know if you are talking about income tax or property taxes. The answer is the same for both. In renting the house out you will pay income taxes on your gain from rental income and you will pay property taxes for the ownership of the property.
Eat less buy less don't go shopping unless completely necessary be smart don't eat out a lot.
Yes, if you have a huge and steady income and can afford to pay both mortgages.Yes, if you have a huge and steady income and can afford to pay both mortgages.Yes, if you have a huge and steady income and can afford to pay both mortgages.Yes, if you have a huge and steady income and can afford to pay both mortgages.
Yes, possibly. You can buy a house for cash from savings or investment with no income at all, and then keep it as long as you can make the tax payments and other assessments. If your lack of income is "probably temporary" (like you're in prison for a short period, or "between jobs", or "in graduate school"), you may still qualify for a loan. If you cannot afford to pay the interest on a loan to purchase a house, then it is a really bad idea to consider buying a house. You will fail to make the payments and it will be taken away.
It depends on several factors, including income and location. Ask a vague question, get a vague answer.