Any Potential Deal?

Any Potential Deal?

Real Estate Investor · AZ · Member since 2008 · 45 posts · 1 vote

I received this call today. I had a little trouble comping it originally because it's a new build area and there just isn't much to compare it to other than the original sales which are now a year old.

The owner is trying to avoid foreclosure (had unforeseen expenses), at this point they are not behind in any payments.

Property:
3,082 sq ft
2 story, 5/2.5
Built 2006-purchased 12/2006 for $375K
Owe $355K
Payment with T & I = $2500/month
Loan = 30 yr conv. fixed @ 5.6%
Non-assumable, No prepayment penalty


16x 16 tile downstairs, carpet upstairs, gas heat, both gas and electric stove in kitchen, gas BBQ in backyard, 3 car garage with RV gate.

Comps:
$325-345

Sub2 because the loan is a good rate?, then lease option?, --but the monthly payment is fairly high for most people and the house is large for most renters.

EDIT: I just realized that a loan of $356K @ 5.6% 30 yr. "should" yield a payment of $2044/month, not $2500 as the owner told me. I called back to confirm the loan interest rate and monthly payment, but haven't heard back from them yet.

Thanks for any help, & suggestions!
Jill

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  • Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    18y

    mdprincess,

    This is a HUGE loser as a rental or lease-option. It will BLEED cash like you can't even imagine.

    If you're wanting to pay retail or more for properties, give me a call and I'll sell them to you all day long with 5.6% financing (after I buy them for 50 cents on the dollar). Tell me again - how is this a good deal for you?

    The mortgage payment the owners told you probably included taxes and insurance. That's why it is higher than the number you calculated.

    I'd pass!

    Mike

  • Rental Property Investor · Mercer Island, WA · Member since 2008 · 22k+ posts · 14k+ votes
    18y

    Too pricey to use as a rental, unless rents are really, really high in that area.

    Loan balance is too high for a sub 2.

    Owner's not behind, so bank's not going to be interested in a short sale.

    Does the owner have cash to bring to closing? They should just put it on the market, sell it for whatever they can get, and bring the necessary money to the closing table. Unlikely they will want to bring the $100K-$125K it would take to make it a deal for you as a flip.

    This is one where you say: We could pay you about $225K for this house.

    Jon

  • Real Estate Broker · charlotte, NC · Member since 2008 · 99 posts · 7 votes
    18y

    also be sure to shop new construction in the area to see what your conpetition is.

    part of your consideration should be the terms and financing available on ongoing construction in the area. Builders can offer terms you can't on a resale......

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