Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Buying & Selling Real Estate
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 9 years ago,

User Stats

70
Posts
37
Votes
Robert L.
  • Investor
  • Jacksonville, FL
37
Votes |
70
Posts

Would this be a good buy?

Robert L.
  • Investor
  • Jacksonville, FL
Posted

I am looking to buy this house from another landlord because I see the potential and it's in a great area, but it is also dated inside.  However, it's already rented out by a long-term tenant who doesn't plan to leave.

Purchase Price: $57k
ARV: $105k
Market Rent: $950
Current tenant who has lived there at least 25 years: $700 (I plan to raise her rent like $75/year to get closer to market rent)
Repairs at time of purchase: $0 (because no repairs have been reported since tenant loves her own mess)

If tenant leaves, that's when I need to think about the rehab because:
1) some of the walls have the dated wood kind of look
2) old, dated kitchen cabinets
3) fully carpeted house will need it replaced
4) re-paint inside
5) 150 amps service (should I upgrade?)
6) AC is system is dated 2006
7) Roof probably about 10 years old
8) Plumbing is galvanized pipes

Some will argue that many of these things don't need to be replaced because "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".  Only the paint/carpet would be "needed" for a new tenant move-in along with touching up the kitchen cabinets.  Once it's cleaned up, I should still be able to get $900 for it even though dated-looking.  

What do you think?

Loading replies...