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Updated about 9 years ago,
Do my cash flow numbers look correct?
Hi, I'm new.
I want to make sure my math is right and that my cost numbers are in the right ballpark so that I can estimate cash flow before I buy my first property.
For practice I am looking at this one: 6432 Clark Rd, Paradise, CA 95969
My numbers are based on the data I found online; I would need to confirm and verify many things before actually purchasing.
Purchase:
- Sale price: $99,900
- I would try to buy it for $95k (it has been on the market a long time)
- Closing costs: $3k (realtor / paperwork) + $1k (my travel costs during closing, possible home inspection, etc)
Loan:
- In this scenario I am looking at a $60k loan and $39k cash
- Assuming I can get a 30-year loan @ 5.5%
(Is this a reasonable assumption? I have no debt and a decent income.)
Monthly:
- $1,320 Max gross rent ($15,840 / yr)
Source: the listing - $200 Property repairs / maintenance
Source: guess? I am assuming the roof and septic do not need immediate repairs; I would check this before buying - $175 Utilities (water / gas / electric / trash)
Note: I am not sure if the tenants pay for this / would need to check
Source: guess? and personal experience on typical utility costs - $174 Mortgage interest (51% of $341 total mortgage payment)
Note: I know the mortgage payments are front-loaded with interest, but the long-term average is a more fair number in my opinion
Source: mortgage calculator and loan rate assumed above - $167 Mortgage principal (49% of $341 total mortgage payment)
- $132 Property manager @ 10%
Source: forums / guess? - $119 Expected loss of rent (vacancies and non-payment) @ 9%
Source: rental vacancies are 1% vs 25% of homes rented, general lack of income in the area suggests higher chances of non-payment - $95 Property tax ($1,140 / yr)
Source: based on property's tax history, tax is 1.2% of assessed value; assuming assessed value = purchase price - $80 Property insurance
Source: guess?
Tax considerations:
- $144 / mo depreciation on the buildings (taking half the purchase price over 27.5 years)
Source: approximation? - Mortgage principal is not tax deductible and cancels out depreciation and then some (extra $6 / mo towards tax)
Note: this might be a non-standard way to present this calculation, but I think it works?
Source: assume 25% tax on the difference ($167-$144)
Totals:
- $172 / mo cash flow
Source: $ ( 1320-200-175-174-167-132-119-95-80-6 ) - 5.3% Cash on cash
Source: $2,064 / yr cash flow over $39,000 invested - 2.1% Cap rate w/ mortgage
Source: $2,064 / yr cash flow over $99,000 total cost - 6.2% Cap rate w/o mortgage, and the depreciation deduction remains
Source: $2,064 / yr cash flow + $4,092 / yr mortgage over $99,000 total cost
Do my numbers look right? Wrong? Thanks,