My parents currently live in another state in a fairly remote area (90 minutes from nearest town). As they get older I can see they are struggling driving back and forth to town for their medical appointments and shopping trips.
I had this idea of getting a 2nd house in town they could transition to while keeping their rural home (my dad is very attached to it). My initial idea is I could use the new house during the summers when I visit and they could stay there in the very cold winters so they don't have to struggle as much.
Prices are going to be about 400k - 600k for something pretty average in town. In theory I could get a mortgage for this as a 2nd home, but I'm looking at a $3000/month payment. I currently have 10 years left on my own primary mortgage as well. So I'm trying to think of ways of sharing this cost with them that won't end up being a mess. Also trying to avoid liquidate index funds due to taxes.
One idea I had was borrowing some of the money from my parents at a more favorable rate and they would help pay some of the expenses in exchange for staying there in the winter.
I'm not sure I like the idea of splitting ownership 50/50 since if they pass away I'd have to deal with my estranged sibling on their passing.
Anyone ever done anything like this? Any advice or ideas?
