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Updated almost 7 years ago, 02/28/2018
Let's make a Deal or Don't?
Before I take the plunge, tell me if you'd invest in this property for buy & hold. I'm in the DFW area. I have an opportunity to purchase a home in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas for 50k. Foundation appear to be great while walking through and roof is about 3-4 years old. . The house is in an estate which they are wanting to sell to settle debts of deceased parent. House has been sitting empty for a few years. Appears to need mostly cosmetic stuff. Painting, new flooring and updating n kitchen, updating all around. It was built in 1939. I guesstimate rehab should be about 10-15k. It's an old tudor style home near the Dallas Zoo, 5 minutes from Downtown and I think I could probably get $900+ or better for rent. My biggest concern is annual property taxes are about $1500 year according to DCAD and insurance may be about the same. There's a lot of changes going on near this area. Bishop Arts, Deck Park & Bullet Train (maybe). Comps near this property that have been fully rehabbed have sold for up to 180K. There's one next street over that is currently on the market for $220k. I'm not good with the 1%, 2% stuff so help me out with the numbers. Thinking of paying cash & getting $ out after seasoning. Deal or Don't?