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Katherine T.
  • Real estate investor
  • Alabaster, AL
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Help newbie - take this deal or leave it?

Katherine T.
  • Real estate investor
  • Alabaster, AL
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Hello BP members,

 I am a newbie and have found a potential property in Birmingham, AL.  This will be my first if I choose to proceed.   

As far as I can tell the numbers look right from my calucations. Asking price is 33 K. House is presently rented to a section 58 lady so there is a steady check and she faithfully pays the difference of $200. The rent is $700.00. My issue is that the seller (FSBO) wants to sell quick and changed his mind from financing to cash only offer. I do have the funds though this was not my original plan. Looking at other properties this appears to be a great deal. I also like the fact that there is a section 8 renter whom I have met, keeps property in good condition and has no plans of moving soon.

My question is am I putting too much down for a starter.   My thinking is I can utilize the cash out strategy down the road and move on to other properties without being tied down for using a big chunk of my capital.  Thoughts please? Are there factors I am not considering if I go all cash on this deal? 

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