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Updated about 9 years ago, 08/27/2015
Could this be a good deal even though it has negative cash flow?
Hi guys. I'm in the process of purchasing a property, but I just realized it has negative cash flow when I factor in the maintenance and vacancies. However, I think one of the main reasons it has negative cash flow is because I'm going fha and I am putting a small out of money down, which makes the principal and interest payment higher than it would be if i had put down 20% in a conventional loan. I think the deal could improve over time if I refinance into conventional down the line and put more money down. What do you think? Here are the numbers:
purchase price is 270,000
property is a triplex with all 3 units already rented to long term tenants. the bottom tenant is moving out and that is where I will be living for a year.
Principal and interest is 1300.00
taxes are 2400 a year
insurance is 1800 a year
rents come out to 2100 per month total for all three units.
down payment is 3.5%
Here are a few bonuses
the property is in a really good neighborhood that is up and coming and this is a neighborhood I personally would want to live in for the next year.
Also, the units are outdated: old kitchens, carpet, etc. With some rehabbing, I could raise the rent so that the total rent for all three units is about 2500 per month.
So after i move out and get my unit rented. I think I'm looking at about a negative 169 a year or so. but if I refinance, pay down the mortgage and get rid of the PMI, things could look better.
Is this doable? Is this a bad deal? what are your thoughts on this?