Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Rehabbing & House Flipping
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 5 years ago,

User Stats

22
Posts
6
Votes
Trellis Alexander
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Palatka, FL
6
Votes |
22
Posts

My plan to my first deal, right track?

Trellis Alexander
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Palatka, FL
Posted

It’s crazy how I used to stay in a triplex I had a dream bout the other night. Something told me to call my ex landlord and see if he was selling his triplex because I left on good terms with him. He told me he would sell it for 100,000. The market it’s in is Palatka Fl, 32177. I have 5 steps to approach this...

1) I have to keep saving my money, working 2 jobs, building credit. Paying off my credit card on time every month along with other bills. Pay collections and get the listing off my account. Once I have good credit and up to 20% of 100,000 saved up I can begin this deal...

2) I need to see how much rehab needs to be done. (ARV) then run my numbers (Cash flow) see how much are expenses. Run cash on cash return. Use www.biggerpockets.com/calc. Good deal or not?

3) Find our what kind of loan will I use. FHA, 3.5% down? Conventional loan, 20% down? Private lender? Hard money lender? Or seller Financing paying 20% down preferably? Purchase and sell agreement if he accepts SELLER FINANCING. Do rehabbing if needed.

4) Open another bank account for rental property. Put 2-3 months worth of rent in it. Make lease agreements, $5 a day if rent is unpaid. 5 dollar application fee. (Credit checks, employment checks.) Do open houses at one time for all future tenants. First and last, security deposit.

5) Marketing. Post on Facebook, Zillow and everywhere you can imagine. Advertise your property to the max. Possibly see an real estate agent, and keep growing...

This a good start? May be out of order, but I have to run the number to see if it’s cash flow positive. Honestly think it is, location is great. Next to all stores and next to the St Johns river. Please interact.

Loading replies...