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STR Cash Flow / Appreciation Play
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $323,000
Cash invested: $17,000
3bd/2ba operating as an STR in a hip neighborhood just a few blocks South of Center City Philadelphia
What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
* Accelerated appreciation potential within 2-3 years in a booming neighborhood
* 10-year Tax Abatement
How did you add value to the deal?
* Higher-end designer furnishings
* Unique wall murals
* Professional management hosting w/ concierge services.
What was the outcome?
Steady cash flow from renting short term
Lessons learned? Challenges?
* Don't underestimate the cost of furniture & install
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
Jonathan Dempsey