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Mety K.
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  • Fort Lee, NJ
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My first deal - Should I do it?

Mety K.
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  • Fort Lee, NJ
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Hi everyone, 

I'm a newbie... found deal in North / Central New Jersey. Used the rental calculator. Questions: Did I use the right calculator? Should I buy the property.

Here's the details. 

2 Family - 3 stories built 2009.  Unit #1 - 5 bedroom & 3 baths. Unit #2 - 3 bedrooms & baths

Purchase Price: $229,000.00

Purchase Closing Costs: $2,500

Estimated Repair Costs: $2,000

Total Cost of Project: $229,000.00

After Repair Value --> $239,000.00

30 years 4.000% $819.96 

Down Payment Assumption -->$57,250.00  Loan Amount $171,750.00 $0.00 (4% over 30 years)

Monthly Income: $3,500.00 (from 2 Units)

MonthlyExpenses: $2,481.04

Monthly Cash Flow: $1,018.96

Purchase Cap Rate: 9.64%

Vacancy 5%, CapEx 10%, Water & Sewer $100, Insurance$100, Property Taxes mo $581.08, lawn care$50

Can you give advise on Buy or Don't Buy? 

Thank you!

  • Mety K.
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