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Kam Mill
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dothan, AL
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In process of first rental buy....HELP LOL

Kam Mill
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dothan, AL
Posted

I recently won a bid on my first rental property.

Asking was 37000

Won bid on 34000

Appraised for 55k

Single family 4 bed 1.5 bath 1200 sq

In subdivision of rental area.

Located in Webb,al. 15 mins from Dothan, Al.

House is walking distance to dollar general and major steel factory. Good subdivision

Newer roof, no major repairs needed

Section 8 will pay 800 a month min.

I decided to put in business name llc. It delayed process. Closing is in a couple weeks.

HELP LOL.

I have been watching bigger pockets for 2 months and decided to jump in. And other investor podcasts and all. Rich dad poopr dad saved my future from rat race. Any and all advice needed

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Jaysen Medhurst
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Jaysen Medhurst
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At first blush, @Kam Mill, you're beating the 2% rule, which is great, but not the whole story.

  • You said no major repairs. There's sure to be some deferred maintenance. How much is required?
  • Have you inspected the property and all of it's systems?
  • What are ALL of the expenses?
  • What are your financing details?
  • You wrote that "Section 8 will pay $800/month." Has this been inspected and approved by Sec. 8 yet? Will the land lord be responsible for utilities (they are in many Sec. 8)?
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