Penny Turko Realtor

Maybe you don’t need a smaller house… maybe you just need a smarter way to pay for it. 👀

Remember that little line in the reel about your tenants having their names on the mortgage? 😂

Let me explain.

2952 Clapperton Avenue is the kind of property that gives you options.

Instead of thinking, “I can’t afford the house I really want,” what if you looked for a home where rental income could help offset the cost of owning it?

This 3,380 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home comes with a fully self-contained legal 2-bedroom suite and right now, the opportunity is especially interesting because the home could be vacant.

The seller has recently moved into the basement suite and has spoken with a rental management company about the upstairs rental potential, estimated at approximately $2,800–$3,000/month.

The legal suite could potentially bring in approximately $1,850/month + utilities.

That puts the potential rental income well over $4,000 per month!

You have some smart options that will make your bank account love you: 💰❤️

🏡 Live upstairs and use the suite as a mortgage helper… or vice versa
💰 Rent both levels and create an income-producing investment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring family together while everyone maintains their own space
📈 Build equity while rental income helps offset your monthly costs
🔑 Or make this your stepping-stone property toward the next home you’ve always wanted

And let’s not forget the rest:

✨ Extensive updates over the past five years
🚗 Dble garage
🌳 Large lot
🌿 Private, mature backyard
🏠 2 kitchens + separate living spaces
🛏️ 5 bedrooms total
🛁 3 bathrooms
🧺 2 laundry rooms

Maybe the answer isn’t buying less house.

Maybe it’s finding a house that gives you more ways to make your money work.

📍 2952 Clapperton Avenue, Merritt, BC
💰 $549,000
📄 MLS® 10371522

If you’ve been looking for a home with a mortgage helper or an investment property with real income potential…

📲 Call or message me to book your private viewing.

Penny Turko | eXp Realty
📞 250-378-7913
📧 [email protected]
🌐 PennyTurko.exprealty.com

Before we go house hunting, let’s make sure the bank is coming with us. 😂🏡

I know… you’re super excited and want to see ALL the houses. I get it! But getting your bank pre-approval first can save you a whole lot of time, disappointment, and unnecessary house hunting.

Because you might think you’re shopping in one price range and discover you’re actually approved for more. Or you might find out there are a few things to work on before you’re ready to buy. Either way, knowing where you stand gives us a much better starting point.

And once you’re ready? THEN we go find you something just like this. 👇🏻

1620 Fir Road is a beautiful 2,725 sq. ft. rancher with a daylight walkout basement, Coldwater River views, vaulted ceilings, a gorgeous open kitchen and living space, and a registered 1-bedroom suite that could give your family extra space or help offset your mortgage with rental income.

📍 1620 Fir Road, Merritt, BC
💲 $669,000
🏡 MLS® 10395864

Got your pre-approval and ready to start looking? Call, text or email me and let’s find your something just like this. ❤️

Penny Turko
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
📱 250-378-7913
📧 [email protected]
🌐 pennyturko.exprealty.com

The yard! The yard!
It’s perfect if your family’s growin’!