Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. 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 6 months ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

1
Posts
2
Votes
Alex Gordon
Pro Member
2
Votes |
1
Posts

Help analyzing a spec home deal

Alex Gordon
Pro Member
Posted

My wife and I just acquired our first deal. A 3/1 built in the early 1900s that has fallen into disrepair over the past 20 years and in needs of a full gut. We acquired the deal mostly for the lot, it’s a B class neighborhood in a growing city, on an excellent street. I am leaning towards demolishing the house and building a simple 3/2 but I have no market data in the city for new builds in recent years. Would the proper approach to our final sale price be based on comparable price/sqft homes?

We purchased the lot for $11,367 and have a $125,000 line of credit to rehab or build new. It is in the city of Cambridge Ohio, a little over an hour east of Columbus. I am a contractor by trade and understand the costs/processes to build, but I am lacking in how to determine a proper sale price with little data. 

Thank you for you time and help

  • Alex Gordon
  • Most Popular Reply

    User Stats

    53
    Posts
    34
    Votes
    Diyan Yap
    • Accountant
    • Austin, TX
    34
    Votes |
    53
    Posts
    Diyan Yap
    • Accountant
    • Austin, TX
    Replied

    These are my consideration for spec home:
    Any similar spec home in the neighborhood.
    Any newer house in the neighborhood.
    What is the highest price per/sqft in the neighborhood.
    or ask local real estate agent. 

    Loading replies...