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Updated over 10 years ago on . Most recent reply
Help Analyzing Deal
Hey All,
Looking to make my first offer today and I'd like to run the following deal by you all:
Historic 4-plex (2 buildings). One 2bd/1ba ($725/mo), Two, 1bd/1ba ($630/mo), One, 1bd/1ba ($590/mo). List Price $255k. Tenants pay electric, owner pays water/sewer/trash. No repairs appear to be needed (looks like seller made a bunch of renovations). Property is in C+ to B- neighborhood and I would plan to manage the property.
What I'm planning on offering: $220k
Down Pmt 5% = $11k
Expenses (monthly):
Monthly P&I = $1,059
Hazard Ins: $100
Mortgage Ins: $117
County Taxes: $112
Water/Sewer: $220 (high range for the past year according to water company)
Vacancy: $257.5 (10% monthly rents)
Repairs: $129 (5% monthly rents)
Other: $25 (buffer)
Total Expenses (including P&I) = $2,019
Misc Closing Costs: $3,000 (guess)
I'm calculating the following:
Monthly Cash Flow (income less expenses): $556
50% Rule: $228 cash flow ~ $57 per door
Cap Rate: 8.8%
Cash on Cash ROI: 20% (using 50% rule for annual cash flow
Rent as a percent of purchase price: Approx 1.2%
Debt Service Coverage: 1.5
What are your thoughts? This will be my first property (will owner occupy) and don't want to get in over my head. The purchase price feels a bit high, but I'm thinking the cash flow should make it worth it. Also, any other expenses I should be including?
Thanks for the help!