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Updated about 8 years ago on . Most recent reply

Possible First Deal!!! Need Advice!!!
Hello, I have been around the Bigger Pockets Forums for a while now but have never taken that critical first step. I have made it my New Years Resolution to analyze 4-5 deal a day. I know that this was going to help me understand the numbers and get practice analyzing deals for when "Deal" comes up. Well I have come across a deal and wanted to get some advice and insight from the Bigger Pockets community. So here is the deal:
2 Bed 3 Bath 1,056sqft Townhouse
Asking Price: $49,900
Offer Price: $40,000(Has been on the market for 60 days)
Down Payment 20%: $8000
The property is currently move in ready and needs minimal repairs.
Repairs: $1000
Rent: $825
Mortgage: $172
Taxes: $35
Insurance: $67
Repairs(10%): $82
Property Management(10%): $82
Vacancy(10%): $82
CapEx: $100
Sewer & Garbage: $100
HOA: $0
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Cash Flow: $105
CoCROI: 14%
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There was a similar townhouse that sold in December for $59,000.
Exit Strategies:
Cash Out Refi
Sell to Investor as a turnkey
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I was looking to get opinions on if this is a solid deal and if i missed any information. Thank you all for your help with my education.
Most Popular Reply

It all depends on your goals. If you have $40,000 and want a higher ROI then take your $40k and leverage up to a $150,000 - $200,000 or so property. If your goal is cash flow then this deal here isn't bad. You have your capex at $100p/m, that's a little high for a $850 p/m property. I usually set it at 5-8% max. Also, is there room to bump up the rent a bit, say $875? Those little changes would bring your cash flow up to $325 p/m or so.