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Updated over 7 years ago,
ADVISE PLEASE!! HOLD, BUILD, REFINANCE?
HI
I purchased a home in a multi unit (R4), high density zone.
I am currently renting the house cash flow is just $50 after mortgage payment.
This house has a big workshop in the back with a high rise ceiling, brand new roof, electricity and water.
It sets in a half an acre lot so I am able to rent the workshop and land for $700 a month
Total cash flow on this property is $750 a month
I'd like to enclosed this workshop (it has 3 brick walls already built) and make it into a livable place.
I can still rent the land and keep the cash flow at about the same amount ($700).
However there's no sewer at this house just 2 septic tanks attached to the main house.
Workshop will need:
windows
another wall
doors
cooling and heating system
Bathroom etc...
I can build build more units attached to the current workshop since there's so much land to play with
but i have no idea of the cost.
I purchased this home for $150k in 2016
I owe 143K
last month I paid for an appraisal and the current value is at $185
(flooring was the only improvement at the house).
Question is should I refinance and bring in sewer line, build more units or live it the way it is?
I feel that there's so much need for rentals that I can really take advantage of what this house has to offer.