Help me analyze this Duplex in Nashville

[Manoj Sadasivan]

Hello everyone, I am looking for some input about this duplex at Nashville that I am looking into. Its a 2 bed, 1 full 1 half bath (2 units), close to airport and interstate, but not in the best part of town. Below are the numbers

Listing price - $190000

Year Built - 1981

Downpayment - 20 % ($38000)

Monthly Mortgate & Interest - $816.00

Annual Property Taxes - $1500

Property Insurance Annual - $1200

Property Management - $150

Monthly Rent - $1715 ($915 for one unit and $800 for the second unit)

Cash flow with out any vacancy - $524.00

Rent to Price Ratio - 0.90%

I would like to have a rent to price ratio of at least 1.0, but those properties are hard to come by in these days. I like to hold the property for 10+ years and cash flow is more important to me than appreciation. Is this one worth investing? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

[Leo K.]

Don't forget maintenance and capex. From my experience your monthly cash flow will be closer to $200/month after you factor in $200 for maintenance & lawn care AND $100/month for reserves.

$2,400 annual cash flow / $38,000 downpayment: 6.3% cash on cash return

I know prices are inflated are Nashville, but you can do better than this deal - my 2 cents.