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Updated almost 9 years ago, 02/19/2016

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Brent Hill
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
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Duplex in Gainesville, Florida

Brent Hill
  • Investor
  • Charlotte, NC
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Looking to purchase my first duplex in Gainesville, FL for a rental.  Duplex is in "Phoenix" subdivision of 32608 area code.  I would say C-/D neighborhood.

I need everyone's input on a deal that I'm in the process of making. Here are details:

  • Specs: Duplex built in 1979, 2/1.5, 2 stories
  • Purchase price / financing: $50000 with 100% financing
  • Rented: Both units are rented at $500/unit/month = $1000/month
  • P&I: $370
  • Insurance: $55
  • Property taxes: $65
  • Maintenance, repairs, reserves: 15% of total rent = $155
  • Utilities: $0
  • Property Management: $105
  • Vacancy: 10% of total rent = $105
  • Cash flow:  Approx $160

Duplex needs $5000 of repairs.

Seems like this will cash flow but I just don't like the neighborhood and I am worried about declining values and if I needed to sell down the road the value wouldn't be there.

Thanks in advance.

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