Investing with low money

Investing with low money

Rental Property Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2016 · 16 posts · 1 vote

Hey everyone, my name is Tripp and I just recently moved to Orlando about a month and a half ago. I am interested starting my real estate investing career but the problem is I don't have a ton of cash. A little background on myself: I just graduated from school and am 23 years old. I currently hold a job making 40k a year and my family does not really have a real estate background so I am fairly new to all of this. 

I know that I am interested in investing in small multifamily (duplex,Triplex) and holding on to them for the long haul. I have been on bigger pockets for about a month and have heard different things from different people about when to start investing. Is there ever a time where it is to early to start investing? I have heard Brandon Turner say that you need some extra cash just in case a deal goes bad, but at the same time if I find a deal ( a good one), I don't want to miss out on a good opportunity. I would love some feedback on when is the right time to start investing. 

I have found a Duplex here in the Orlando area that I am fairly interested in. I am wanting to house hack this property, as I see that house hacking can be a solid strategy to start your real estate investing career. Here are the numbers on the deal that I would love some feedback on:

Purchase Price: 180,000

Taxes: 2,259

Rent per Side:1,650  (Each side is a 3b/2b)

Hoa: none

Electricity/ Water: Tenant

Vacancy: 5% or $160

Maintenance: 10% or $320

CAPEX: 10% or $320

Management: 11% or $352   (would be managing myself)

Mortgage: $829 after getting an FHA loan for 3.5%

Total Operating Expense: $1,440

Monthly Income:$3200

Total Expenses with debt service: $2,269

Monthly Cash Flow: $930

Please let me know what you guys think of this deal and since I am fairly knew to this I would not putting it past me that I missed something when analyzing this deal. Thanks guys!

Tripp Drummond

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  • Residential Real Estate Agent · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2013 · 803 posts · 689 votes
    10y

    @Tripp Drummond The only flaw in your numbers is that with FHA you have to live in one side of the duplex so your rental income will be cut in half. The $1,650 from the one side will pay for your mortgage and some of the expenses but you won't cash flow $930 after you take over one side. Also, this doesn't cover the costs of renovating if needed to move in.

    Otherwise it looks pretty solid as a property to keep after you graduate to the next one. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Westboro, MA · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 471 votes
    10y

    Hi @Tripp Drummond

    The Rent per side seem very high but if that is your market this would be an amazing deal! I am almost thinking the 1650 would be what 2 sides would rent for. With the 1% rule 180,000 the monthly rent should bring in about 1800. Make sure to do the numbers with you living in the property as well as when you move out. 

    I am also looking to house hack with an FHA loan- live in the residence for one year and move to a second multi family.

    Did you use the BP Calc's? I found them very helpful. Welcome, I don't believe there is an age to young to begin, but a house hack on a first residence is a very good start- 

  • Rental Property Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2016 · 16 posts · 1 vote
    10y

    Yea, I thought the rent income seemed high when I first saw the property but after looking at the history and talking to a reliable agent that seems to be accurate. And you are both right, I did not run the numbers with me living in the unit for the first year which would definitely effect my monthly cash flow. Thank you both for your responses. @Jake Thomas @Steve Bracero

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