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Updated almost 6 years ago, 01/25/2019

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Aaron Hollingshead
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Roswell, NM
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Would you pass on a 20k house that rents for 500 a month?

Aaron Hollingshead
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Roswell, NM
Posted

I wanted to get some feedback.  I've been doing flips and buying rentals for three years now.  I currently have 7 rentals and am closing the sale of my 5th flip.  I feel like I've got my flips dialed in but I haven't developed a criteria so to speak for my rentals.  

So here's my question...there's a small 1 bed, 1 bath on the side of town where I'd previously thought I didn't want to buy.  Values are low, crime is higher, etc...the thing is, this house is off market, being offered at 20k and is currently rented for 500 a month.  So I'm a bit torn.  It's hard to walk away from a place that is in good shape (new roof, new service, stable renters) with those numbers.  On the other hand, it's in a part of town that is questionable.  

Will jumping on this versus walking define my criteria?  Thoughts?  

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