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Updated about 7 years ago on . Most recent reply

Potential deal on a fourplex
I'm in talks on a fourplex and I wanted to see what everyone thought of the numbers at this point and possibly any advice on what I can do to make the numbers betters.
The owner has a bank that will finance 85% for 5.5% 30 years. He will then give a 2nd on 10% at 9.5% for 5 years. I would then put 5% down. The asking price is 310,000.
The numbers:
1st 85% $263,500 5.5% 30 years $1496
2nd 10% $31,000 9.5% 5 years $651
Down 5% $15,500
Rental Income $2900
1st $1496
2nd $651
Taxes & Ins $325
Net Cash Flow per month $428
I like the deal because I'd only have to put 5% down, but I don't think there is enough cash flow to offset vacancy and maintenance. Not to mention if I need someone to manage it for me down the road. On the other hand if I can hang in for 5 years I've got a pretty solid cashflow I think. I'd normally try to cash flow 200 on rental house...is it good math to try to assume that I'd want to do the same on a multi family? So 800 on this fourplex? What can I counter with to make this deal look better for me? Thanks!