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Sometimes a real estate transaction isn’t simply about buying another property. It’s about reaching a point where years of hard work, preparation, and financial discipline create an opportunity to take the next step. That is exactly what happened with Claudia and Wilson.
Our relationship with them actually began years before this transaction. They were originally referred to us by Marcela, a respected Maryland accountant who has trusted us with clients over the years. We had the privilege of helping Claudia and Wilson purchase the home where they live today, and that experience became a memorable chapter in their journey as homeowners.
They were so pleased with the experience that they later shared their story in a video testimonial. But as the years passed, their goals began to evolve.
From Owning A Home To Thinking About Investing
Claudia and Wilson had worked hard, managed their finances responsibly, and reached a point where they wanted to determine how best to put some of their available capital to work. After discussing their financial goals with Marcela, one of the possibilities they began considering was real estate investment.
That brought us together again—this time with a very different objective. Instead of searching for the home where they would live, we were searching for a property that could become their first investment property and the beginning of a real estate portfolio.
We discussed what they wanted to accomplish, reviewed different opportunities, and began looking at properties. And we didn’t simply jump at the first one.
Finding the Right Opportunity.
We toured and evaluated several properties before discovering a particularly interesting opportunity in Frederick. The property was a unique three-level townhouse-style condominium that had already been extensively updated and was in very good condition. That was important.
For a first investment, Claudia and Wilson weren’t looking for a major renovation project requiring substantial additional money and work immediately after settlement. They wanted something that could put them in a good position to transition relatively quickly from purchasing the property to preparing it for a tenant. This property checked many of those boxes.
There was another factor that made it especially interesting: it had been sitting on the market. The condominium had originally been offered for $348,000, but despite its condition and improvements, it had not sold. That created an opportunity.
$15,000 Below the Original Asking Price
After evaluating the property and the numbers, Claudia and Wilson decided it was worth pursuing. We ultimately negotiated a purchase price of: $333,000. That was $15,000 below the property’s original $348,000 asking price.
But getting the property under contract was only part of the job. We still needed to determine exactly what Claudia and Wilson were buying.
The Inspection Uncovered Some Concerns
Although the condominium had been nicely updated and presented very well, the home inspection identified several items that deserved attention. One of the buyers’ primary concerns involved the windows. Rather than asking the seller to perform the work, Claudia and Wilson preferred to maintain control over those improvements themselves after settlement. We therefore negotiated further with the seller.
After some back-and-forth between the parties, we reached another agreement: An additional $2,000 seller-paid credit at closing. Claudia and Wilson could move forward with the purchase and address the items themselves afterward.
Financing an Investment Property Differently
There was another interesting part of this transaction: the financing.
Because Claudia and Wilson were purchasing the condominium as an investment property rather than as their primary residence, they used a DSCR loan. Instead of qualifying in the same way as a conventional owner-occupied mortgage that relies heavily on the borrowers’ personal income documentation, the DSCR structure evaluates the property’s expected rental income in relation to its housing obligation, subject to the lender’s qualification requirements.
The property’s anticipated rental income supported the financing requirements, allowing them to move forward with their investment strategy. It was another important piece of putting the transaction together.
From One Property to the Beginning of a Portfolio
When settlement day arrived, Claudia and Wilson weren’t simply receiving the keys to another property. They were becoming real estate investors for the first time.
They had purchased an updated, move-in-ready investment condominium for $15,000 below its original asking price, negotiated an additional $2,000 seller credit, and acquired a property intended to generate rental income as the first addition to their real estate investment portfolio.
And perhaps the most rewarding part for us was seeing the progression. Years earlier, we had helped them through the process of purchasing the home where they live. This time, the conversation was completely different. It was about investing. It was about rental income. It was about evaluating numbers. And it was about taking what they had accomplished financially and using real estate as one component of their longer-term investment strategy.
Claudia and Wilson, congratulations on the purchase of your first investment property! 🏡🎉
Your discipline, preparation, patience, and willingness to carefully evaluate the opportunities in front of you helped make this accomplishment possible.
Thank you for once again placing your trust in us and allowing us to accompany you through another important chapter of your real estate journey.
We were honored to help you purchase your home years ago, and it is especially rewarding to now see you take this next step by adding an investment property to your portfolio.
We hope this is the beginning of many more accomplishments to come. Congratulations, Claudia and Wilson—and thank you for allowing GarciaS HomeS to be part of the journey! ❤️🏡
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Thinking About A Similar Opportunity?
If you’re wondering whether opportunities like this still exist in the area — they do.
The key is preparation, strategy, timing, and understanding how to properly position yourself before the right opportunity hits the market.
And if you’d like to discuss your options or create a plan for buying a home in Maryland, we’d be happy to help guide you step by step.
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