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Updated almost 8 years ago, 01/15/2017

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James Allen
  • Lender
  • Los Angeles, CA
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Should I buy this property??

James Allen
  • Lender
  • Los Angeles, CA
Posted

Hello BP Community

So I've come across this out of state property I'm prepared to make an offer on. Wanted to get your thoughts on it first. 

Property Type: Duplex

two 3 bed 1 baths just over 1,000 sq ft. each. 

Neighborhood: C

Rental Income: $1400/month

Property Management: $204 (8% plus leasing fee and renewed leasing) 

Cap Ex: $140

Maintenance: $70

Vacancy: $140

Property Taxes: $28 (current taxes, will probably rise) 

Insurance: $78

Mortgage: $402/month (currently pre approved at 4.875%) (pretty sure I can shop and get a better rate)  

Travel: $50 (Freedom to travel every 4-5 months should I need to) 

Utilities: $0 (Tenant pays all) 

  • Water/Sewage: $0
  • Gas: $0
  • Electricity: $0
  • Trash - $0

Total Expenses: $ 1116/month

Cash Flow: $284/month

Possible Maximum offer: $95,000 (I will obviously initially offer lower) 

Downpayment: $19,000

Closing Costs: $4,000

Repairs: $10,000 (Paint, Cleaning, potential HVAC installation, couple new windows) 

Total Investment: 33,000

Annual Cash Flow: $3,408

COCROI: 10.3% 

Please let me know your thoughts?

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