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Updated about 6 years ago,
Beginner Looking at O/O MFH - New Construction
I am just getting started in my investment journey. I am understanding most things but I came across something I could not figure out. I am looking to use a FHA loan to occupy and rehab a home to either rent or flip. I have been using online invest calculators to get a feel for ROI, cash on cash, etc and I don't know how to calculate this one.
I came across a new construction quadplex in an excellent area. 2 - 3 bed 3 bath and 2 - 2 bed - 3 bath. Quad is listed at $600,000. The comps I have seen show the 3 beds rent at $1450 and the 2 beds rent at $1295. The plan would be to live in one of the 2 bed and rent the rest. Monthly rental income would be $4195 for the 3 units.
How do I calculate me living in the 4th place? Do I charge myself rent in the equation? Do I separate each unit as it's own and add the results together?
Mortgage including property tax, ins, PMI, and HOA will be over $5100 for all 4 units. Not included in that number is PM (5%), vacancy, capex, maintenance, etc. It is showing a negative cash flow but it does not take into consideration my unit. Looking at exact quads sold in the same neighborhood show a total value of $740,000 for the building. I love the instant equity and new construction but do not like the negative cash flow.
Would the smart play be to sell off the other 3 properties take my $125k and look elsewhere to invest?
Right now this is more of a scenario than a decision I am about to make. Any and all advise would be welcome.
Thanks