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Updated about 10 years ago on . Most recent reply
Help analyze this deal! Duplex in NY
Would love some opinions on this one.
2-family built in 1920's, plumbing/heating updated last 5 years, electric updated last 15-20 years. Everything else recently re-finished (floors, paint, drywall, etc). Preliminary walk-through reveals above average condition with limited or no deferred maintenance (full inspection to be done before closing).
Purchase price: $125,000 (assumed, still need to negotiate. Will be cash purchase.
Total rent roll: $2400/month
Total operating expenses below = $1179/month
MONTHLY OPERATING EXPENSES:
Vacancy (8%): $192
CapEx (5%): $120
Water: $75
Garbage: $75
Management (8%): $192
Repairs (5%): $120
Electricity: $100
Sewage: $75
Insurance: $100
Property Taxes: $130
ROI: 11.23%, or $1073/month
It follows the 50% rule.
It almost follows the 2% rule - rent is 1.92% of the purchase price. If the rent was a bit cheaper at 2200, it would be 1.76%.
If I cash-out finance in 12 months and get $87,500 back at 4.5% for 20 years, that still leaves me with 500/month cashflow plus the potential on that loan amount in the next property (assuming a bank lets me refinance).
Looks like a good buy to me, but I could use some other eyes on it in case I'm missing something obvious.