Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Multi-Family and Apartment Investing
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 9 years ago,

User Stats

10
Posts
0
Votes
Zach Peart
  • Morristown, NJ
0
Votes |
10
Posts

Potential Multifamily deal - Rehab cost question

Zach Peart
  • Morristown, NJ
Posted

Hello all,

I've been in the market for a multifamily (duplex) property that I can house hack in my area (North NJ) and may have stumbled upon a potentially good deal. There is a house for sale at around $150K in a desirable area. It has 2 units - a 3 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom. With some minor cosmetic changes the 3 Bedroom unit could generate over $2K / month in rent possibly 2500. 

The problem is the first floor, which contains the 2 bedroom unit, is completely overrun with mold. Its coming from underneath the house, maybe pipes have burst I'm not completely sure. It would have to be completely gutted and replaced, probably costing in the $50K-$60K range just from a guesstimate from myself and my real estate agent. Even if the total cost after repairs for this property was $210K, I can see it being quite profitable. 

My problem - I don't have that kind of money to put into repairs at this time, is there a way to incorporate construction costs into the mortgage? I was planning to do an FHA loan to put down 3-5%, and I've heard of the 203k FHA loan but doesn't that only go up to $30K and is quite difficult to get?

I'm thinking this may be too much for me to take on with all the work it requires, but I wanted to see what options there were. Thanks!

PS - If anyone has had experiences with a bad mold problem and would like to share please do!

Loading replies...