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Updated over 6 years ago,
Is there such a thing as being over conservative when analyzing?
I had my eyes on a small 6 unit apartment complex that I originally thought was a great deal, but the more I analyzed it over and over again, the smaller the margins came out every time. I'm wondering how far off these calculations look.
Some background to the below numbers:
The current owner stated the total monthly rent was $2800 and was 100% occupied in 2017. He uses only 3% vacancy, I don't believe that.
He stated he paid $3360 in property taxes in 2017, I verified on the state's accessor's page and it was very close, within 10 dollars I believe.
He stated that all utilities "are included in the rent" which means he pays the utilities, correct?
He stated heat was $3240 in 2017.
He stated electricity was $2700 in 2017.
He stated water was $900 in 2017.
(Utilities were rounded up on my part)
The asking price is $115K (in a very small town, but the biggest town within a 50 mile radius).
Monthly Rent 2800
10% Vacancy - 280
Gross Monthly Operating Income 2520
10% Property Management 280
10% Repairs Maintenance 280
10% CapEx Reserves 280
Property Taxes 280
Property Insurance 200
Heat 270
Electricity 225
Water 75
Monthly Operating Expenses 1890
Total Annual Operating Income 30240
Total Annual Operating Expenses - 22680
Annual Net Operating Income 7560
Purchase Price 115000
Cap Rate 6.57%
25% Down Payment on Loan 28750
Loan Amount 86250
Closing Costs 300
Length of Mortgage 20 yrs
Annual Interest Rate 5.0%
Total Annual Debt Service 6831
Annual Cash Flow 729
Monthly Cash Flow $60
Cash on Cash ROI 2.3%
When I first saw a "6 unit apartment for only $115K" I thought it was a gold mine.
It beats the 2% rule.
It's close to the 50% rule.
The state's Estimated TCV (what the market value "should" be at) was $150,000.
Are my numbers/ calculations far off, or is this property really this bad? It'd make a HUGE difference if the tenants paid their own utilities, but I would imagine it costing a fortune to get all units on separate utility meters.