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Updated almost 4 years ago on . Most recent reply

Should I Flip or keep as a rental (SFR)?
Looking for advice on whether to keep this property as a rental, or flip?
PP = $77,100
DP = $5k
Rehab = $36,175
All in at $113,275
ARV = $140k
Flip 'Net' income should be around $20k.
PURE cash flow as rental = $204/mo
I'm building my portfolio so I can replace my income sooner than later. I currently have: a Triplex, 2 STR properties, and a SFR that are all cash flowing well. I have another triplex I just closed on that will be a while to rehab, and another 2 properties I will be closing on by end of March. One will be a flip, and the other a property with 2 houses on that should CF well. If I flip this one, I could get back most or all of the cash I have in the last 5 properties I have purchased (and the 2 that are soon to be closed). Doing the flip, would allow me to keep purchasing more properties quicker. However, at $200+/mo in 'Pure' CF, I know it is a good property for a rental too.
Thoughts greatly appreciated! TIA
Most Popular Reply

@Daniel Luedtke Well, since the work is already done, and you're looking for income, might as well keep it as a rental. And then just do a rate term refi to get most or all of your rehab/purchase money out of the deal.