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Bryce Redd
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  • Fremont, CA
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Bryce Redd
  • Investor
  • Fremont, CA
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Hi there, first time poster, long time listener of the podcasts.  I'll get straight to the heart of my question:  I'm losing money on an investment property which, according to market prices, *should* be very profitable, but why?  Details:

  • 4 plex, each unit rented at $700 and has 2 bedrooms 1 bath.  Gross for 2016 was $30,163 (implies vacancy loses $283 per month)
  • Bought in 2012 for $300k, monthly payment: $1499 -- $853 interest, $354 principle, $184 taxes, $108 insurance
  • $482 average maintenance bill
  • $196 in management fees
  • $121 monthly water bill
  • $120 monthly garbage bill

Which brings a positive net of $99 per month in 2016.  I have a few direct questions, but any feedback is appreciated.

  • Is 10% vacancy typical?  The property is in Utah County which supposedly has a super hot market: https://goo.gl/moGPG6
  • Do the insurance, maintenance, and utility fees look normal?

I've received offers for over $400k on the property, but I can barely make things work as is.  Any advice?  Where have I messed up?

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