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.
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
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 about 3 years ago,

User Stats

12
Posts
2
Votes
Jeff Meszaros
2
Votes |
12
Posts

[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal please

Jeff Meszaros
Posted

Hello everyone,

Looking for some good advice and/or a mentor to help me through my first few deals. 

I just received my first potential lead from Driving for Dollars hoping to wholesale my first deal. This property is a 1/1, 500 sq ft sfh, living room, kitchen and small back sunroom/breezeway with a basement. Roof is 30+ years old as is HVAC. I am new to comps and saw that a 2/1 home in area with 850 sq ft sold for $274,000 on 12/2021. I have a realtor friend helping me out with a realistic ARV. (Waiting for comp) I just used $190,000 as a safe starting point.

Seller is an elderly person living there by themselves with a $50,000 reverse mortgage.( I assume he owes that back to the bank when he sells the house?) He does not owe any back taxes he said. I am communicating with one of his friends who called me to inquire about an offer. He mentioned the owner would like to pay off the 50k and put some cash in his pocket and he had a place to move into. When I asked if he had a price in mind and it seemed he just made up a number, he said $250K. He said that would be enough to pay the $50K and have enough for living expenses. My rookie guess before using the calculator was an offer of $70K. I would like some advice if my numbers are correct, especially my rehab numbers. And how should I approach the situation when making an offer knowing that the offer will be much less than what seller is expecting. Thank you all in advance for any help.