Meridian Kessler Duplex - Deal or No Deal?

Meridian Kessler Duplex - Deal or No Deal?

Rental Property Investor · La Puente, CA · Member since 2015 · 87 posts · 20 votes

Hello Everyone,

I'm under contract with a 1920 year built duplex in south part of Meridian Kessler (between 39th st and 40th st) for $205,000, 4 bed 1 bath on each side.  One side is vacant and is completely renovated, the other side is in good condition and is rented for $900.  My realtor told me the renovated side can be rented for $1300, however, the comps show lower.

I understand this is a higher middle class neighborhood, but since this is my first time buying in this neighborhood and it's my most expensive rental property in Indy so far, I'd appreciate if you can provide some honest opinion whether it's a good investment.

I have another concern: the seller replaced the roof this year, but there is only one-year non-transferable warranty on labor, my realtor's explanation is since the roof was installed by sub contractors of the property management company, that's how they offer warranty.  My inspector said he can only determine to some degree if the roof was installed properly.  

Property tax for last year is lower (around $1900/year for both sides), and seller doesn't have any exemptions, but tax was much higher on previous year (doubled assessed value), so not sure if it will be raised back again.  

Any input is greatly appreciated.

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  • Realtor · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2016 · 124 posts · 34 votes
    10y

    rentometer puts it at roughly 1000/month. If your Gross Income is 2000 a month, what are you expenses? if you give me rough numbers for your mortgage payment, insurance, vacancy rate, prop mgt fee, maintenance budget, capex budget, and any other expenses you can think of I'd be happy to run some numbers for you and give a better opinion.

  • Rental Property Investor · La Puente, CA · Member since 2015 · 87 posts · 20 votes
    10y

    @Ryan Sanders Thanks for your prompt response. I am more interested in knowing the particular neighborhood, vacancy rate, rent increase potential and home appreciation potential. ROI or cash on cash ROI on paper is not my primary focus buying in a higher class neighborhood.

  • Realtor · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2016 · 124 posts · 34 votes
    10y

    Gotcha, I'm definitely not the right person then as I know nothing of the area lol

  • Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2013 · 80 posts · 64 votes
    10y

    Hi Annie,

    You say between 39th and 40th streets. Do you have a cross street? MK is a great area but that property is at the southern edge and people are very liberal with the *boundaries* of these neighboods. Sounds like you're at the top-end, pricewise for a duplex though, with some variables dangling out there that are a little concerning. Need more location info

  • Investor · Carmel, IN · Member since 2014 · 332 posts · 245 votes
    10y
    3906 Broadway, right?
  • Rental Property Investor · La Puente, CA · Member since 2015 · 87 posts · 20 votes
    9y

    @Ryan Sanders Thanks for your prompt response. I am more interested in knowing the particular neighborhood, vacancy rate, rent increase potential and home appreciation potential. ROI or cash on cash ROI on paper is not my primary focus buying in a higher class neighborhood.

  • Rental Property Investor · La Puente, CA · Member since 2015 · 87 posts · 20 votes
    9y

    @Mark Radford@Matthew Schroeder

    Yes, it's 3906 Broadway, one block west of college ave.

  • Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2013 · 80 posts · 64 votes
    9y

    Taxes are high and that house is probably at the tip of what you can get away with calling MK. Only 1 bathroom. Top end of rent & appreciation potential IMO. One side is vacant going into fall. 

     I would feel more comfortable if it were above 49th street or at least 46th. Many, many duplexes 49th on up, same rents and  walkable to the  restaurant /bar action on College ave.

     135 - 150 tops. Needs another bath for top dollar, everybody has a roommate.

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