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Updated over 5 years ago, 08/05/2019

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How to tell if its good deal?

Andrew Bailey
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Hi, I do not own any real estate yet but thinking to change that. After 2 years searching and working with realtor, I finally found 1 deal that I am thinking to buy 

  • Its a 2 family house and both units are rented. 
  • In Albany NY area, owner has to pay for Water bill and Trash Bill
  • Net Income (Cash-flow) = $595
  • Net ROI = 5.5% (its low but I think its good for first time bc right now I have zero real estate)
  • Cash-on-Cash Return = 16% (I think its good bc 401k retire plans returns are around 8%)

Other things to consider. New Roof

  • roof age = 20 years or 240 months (guessing
  • Cost of new roof $7,000 (guessing)
  • $7,000 / 240 = $30 per month (I added this in repairs)

New Furnace (i do not know if this is 2 or 1 furnace)

  • Furnace Age = 20 years or 240 months
  • Cost of new Furnace $2,500 (guessing)
  • $2,500 / 240 = $10 per month (I added this in repairs)

2 new Water Heaters (1 for each unit)

  • Water Heater Age = 12 Years or 144 months
  • cost of new Water Heater $1,000 Each
  • $1,000 / 144 = $7 per month for each water heaters

What you guys think? Should I put in offer? also, did I missed anything?

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