You need to consult with competent legal council. When you file a chapter 13, you are putting all your assets into a repayment plan. A trustee would need to approve your addition of additional debt (the apartment rental). Since your chapter 13 payment plan is based upon specific income; it's doubtful you will have extra cash for a security deposit. This is because any disposable income goes towards your repayment plan. Secondly, how do you know the renters of your home will make payments. If they stop, you will end up renting and have to make your mortgage payments. It's a bad idea #1, and #2, doubtful, a trustee would allow it.
yes
No
Yes, as long as you keep making the payments.
Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy, you are giving up your assets. If you want to keep your home and car you would need to file a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
If I file chapter 7 or 13 how long can I stay in my house?
Maybe. If you can pay for it. If not, with our without some form of BK, no.
Sure...you can not want to keep the house without filing BK too
It depends on which "chapter" of bankruptcy you file. I suggest you speak with an attorney to see what you can do.
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If it is determined that you do not have an equity position in your home that exceeds the state statutory exemptions, you will be able to keep your home in a Chapter 7, as long as you continue to be current on your monthly mortgage payments
Yes, in most cases, a person can keep their cars when they file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It will ultimately depend on the bankrupt court.
Probably not, but it depends on the value of the home and the exemptions available to cover that value.Consult a local bankruptcy lawyer.