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Updated almost 8 years ago,
Too good to be True?
I am analyzing a potential deal and I really like some help figuring out what I am missing. It seems like $140,000 in built in equity seems to good to be true.
New Build Duplex
Kent, WA - 3,155 sg. ft. 3 BR/2 BA/2 Car Garage
Land: 40,000
Cost to build (from Reality Custom Homes): 195,000
Site Prep: 10,000 (relatively flat land, utilities all easily accessible)
Permits and fees: 20,000
Landscaping, Fence, Driveway: 15,000
Upgrades: 20,000
Closing Fees:10,000
Total Cost: $310,000
Estimated Appraised Value: $450,000 (based on the sale of nearby townhouse w/similar stats) I believe duplexes are appraised as separate units and then have their values combined.
Estimated Rent: 2 x $1800 = $3,600
It fits the 1% rule, cash out around $30,000, $140,000 in equity built in. What am I missing? What questions do I need to be asking? Do my estimates seem reasonable? I am currently trying to figure out zoning with the City of Kent.
Thanks for any feedback.