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Updated over 8 years ago on . Most recent reply

New Investor in Lincoln, NE
Hello! I've been reading BiggerPockets for the last several years and have just about gotten ready to make the plunge. I have $15,000 saved for a down payment. So, if I'm not doing an owner-occupy, I can afford something in the $60,000-$70,000 range. I just looked at a duplex with long-term tenants on either side ($500 each side). The building is in a bit of rough condition, but completely livable. The owner lists the property for $69,000 but repeated many times that he is "VERY motivated"--because even though the cash flow is good (he says), the maintenance is too much work. The property is already listed for less than you would expect because of a very cracked foundation (basement) and I-beams bracing the basement's outside walls.
Could someone look over these numbers and consider if you think this property is even worth consideration? Taxes are about $1,250 per year.

Foundation issues cause hesitancy even for experienced investors, that may be why this listing has sat there quite awhile (because it has). But who knows, that could make it a great deal if you can get the owner to come down on the price.
I would absolutely not close without a foundation expert looking at everything though. If you choose to put it under contract prior to them looking at it, make sure you have a contingency for results of inspections in your offer/purchase agreement.