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Cameron Ysidron
  • Baton Rouge, LA
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Having trouble determining what my terms are on a deal

Cameron Ysidron
  • Baton Rouge, LA
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There is a four plex that came on the market in a great neighborhood in my area, which seems to be pretty rare in today's market. I'm really interested in taking this property on as my first deal, but I'm really struggling with defining my terms for how I need the property to perform financially. I always hear that you should have very well defined terms on what deals you will buy as an investor, but how can I define these in the first place?

For a little more background on the deal, it is listed for 350k which is high compared to properties in the area and of similar condition that were recently sold. I think that I can get it about 10% under market value for around 275k. I estimate 7.5k/unit in repair costs, and an ARV of ~350k. With all expenses accounted for with what I think are typically high percentages (vacancies 6%, PM 10%, maintenance and repairs 10%, cap.ex 8%, tax ~10%, insurance ~ 5%), and a pre-rehab gross rent value of $3k/month, I estimate that I could get $150/month in cashflow.

If all of the above proves true after doing more due diligence, I would need to find a way to come up with 90-100k cash to close and complete the repairs. 

I'm open to any advice on this property or my methodology that I've used, and I appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond.

Best

~Cameron

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Tchaka Owen
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Merritt Island, FL
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Tchaka Owen
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Merritt Island, FL
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@Cameron Ysidron - all that to make $150/mo? A dominatrix might be cheaper!
Two suggestions:

1. Either preview the 4-plex or at the very least see as many pics as you can. $30k in repairs may be accurate or it may be way off. 

2. No guessing on taxes. Search county records and you'll find the most recent tax assessment. 

Since this is listed, you might be able to get insurance and other info. Your numbers need to be tighter in order to make a sound decision. Good luck!

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