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Updated about 7 years ago on . Most recent reply

Need advice purchasing 14 unit apartment building.
Hi, everyone I need some help. I have been looking at properties and trying to educate myself for about the last year. I had decided on properties up to 4 units, with a purchase timeframe within the next year from now. I stumbled on a listing for an apartment building that has 14 units. They haves it listed for 300k. Here are my issues/questions:
Issue 1: As I said I was planning on buying within the next year so I am not financially prepared with the 20% down required to finance 300k. I can have 10% saved in the next 4 months if I start now.
Is there any method to finance 100% now?
I have a gross income of 90k and a 713 credit score. I sold my home in August and am currently stationed overseas with very limited expenses.
Issue 2: I am stationed overseas. My family would have to inspect the property and be my eyes on the ground there for up to the next 2 years.
Issue 3: The property has been owned and done managed by a local couple. Their records keeping is not good, and I’ve had issues getting exact data.
Question 1: How would I vet a management company from overseas?
Question 2: Would a management company handle the maintenance?
Question 3: How do I know it’s a deal worth making as my 1st investment or should I stick with my original plan of a 4plex to get started?
The only reasons I am considering this property is it’s location. As well as the fact I know for sure this area is lacking in small apartments so the demand for tenants is present.
Any advice on who to talk to or if I should even be considering this deal would be greatly appreciated. I have all the data they have sent me and would be willing to share with anyone willing to provide guidance. Thank You in advance!
Most Popular Reply

If you think it is a slam dunk, get it under contract where you can assign it to someone else. Then find a partner who can help you close the deal.
As for vetting a property management company, that can be done over the phone and also through online reviews.