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Updated over 7 years ago,
looking at my first brrrr - would love some advice
Hi Everyone,
I am deciding whether or not to put in an offer on my first brrrr - and I would love some advice. I already did an inspection (a bit backwards, I know) and I have literally run the brrrr calculator so many different times I am sort of losing my mind and losing track - can someone offer advice on this project.
Property: 3 bed, 1 bath asking $159,000
The property is currently rented at $1400 a month
Taxes: approx $2400
All of the systems - heat, electric, air were in good order
Inspection report:
THe following based on professionals
water in the basement - may need a french drain/sump pump . Ballpark figure $4500
limited asbestos/mold (bathroom only) $3000-$5000 (from environmental clean up company - would include bathroom demo)
chimney work - $300-$1500 depending on state of liner (assuming $1500 for rehab purposes)
pest control - $513 for year
Oil tank removal - $600 fixed
The following are estimated costs based on research and not professional estimates
kitchen flooring - $1000 - $1500
Concrete outside - $1500
replace carpeting/flooring: $1500
additional masonry work - $2000
Painting: $1500
Misc - $1500
New appliances: $1500
Buffer: $5000 - $8000 for misc.
I am assuming insurance costs of $1500 per year
My plan:
Offer $125-130K
I believe I will be able to rent it for $1700 according to comparable rents in the area
I will be accepting a vacant property - current lease ends June 30
I will be financing this deal through a line of credit at 3.5% - so a cash buy and money for reno
I will then refinance my invested money - approx $165,000 assuming a rate of 4.25% freeing up my line of credit for the next cash purchase.
ARV expected at $185000-$200000
I am reserving - 5% for vacancies, 5% cap ex, 5% repairs and 6% property management (which I am doing myself)
Advice???? Am I over or underestimating repairs?
I have it cash flowing about $205 a month