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Updated over 7 years ago,

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Peter Rowell
  • Albany, NY
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BRRRR Tax Lien Deal Analysis Feedback Wanted

Peter Rowell
  • Albany, NY
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Hi Everyone!

My wife and I are closing in on a year of our house hack in Albany, and are looking to expand across the river with a BRRRR tax lien deal in Troy. I've been running some numbers and lining up financing through personal lines of credit and 0% credit cards, but would love to get some feedback on potential rehab costs as this is not my area of expertise.

The property is a 3 unit which I am bidding on through the city of Troy's tax lien foreclosure program. The scariest part and biggest unknown is that I cannot see the property beforehand and because of this, I am factoring in all possible costs for the rehab. The numbers include hiring out any plumbing, electrical, roofing, or window repairs and doing the remainder of work myself. 

The quick and dirty stats are as follows:

Overall Numbers

Bid Price - $25,000

Estimated ARV - $160,000

70% of ARV - $112,000

Rehab Costs - $99,900

Total Investment - $124,900

Obviously, the numbers indicate I would be leaving some of my money in the deal, but this is worst case scenario. 

Rehab Costs

My biggest concern is being way off on the estimates. I know the odds of getting an estimate right on are slim (especially for someone like me with limited rehab experience) but I would appreciate anyone who could give an opinion on the below estimates and see if they are in the ballpark.

For context, the building is a 3 story 3 unit built in 1894 and approximately 4300 SQFT.

AreaRateUnitNumber of UnitsTotal Estimate
Overall0
Heating$6,000Per System3$18,000
Plumbing$10,0001$10,000
Electrical$10,0001$10,000
Drywall$1.00Wall SQFT4000$4,000.00
Demo$1SQFT4000$4,000
Paint$0.30Wall SQFT8000$2,400.00
Roof$6SQFT1500$9,000
Floor$3SQFT3500$8,750
Hot water$1,000Per System3$3,000
Windows$300Per Window20$6,000
Kitchen
Stove$500Each3$1,500
Dishwasher$500Each3$1,500
Fridge$800Each3$2,400
Sink$200Each3$600
Countertop$1,000Each3$3,000
Cabinets$2,000Each Kitchen3$6,000
Tile Floor$500Each Kitchen3$1,500
Bathroom
Toilets$200Each3$600
Vanity$250Each3$750
Tub$300Each3$900
Shower Tile$500Each3$1,500
Floor Tile$500Each3$1,500
Other
Washer/Dryer$1,000Combo3$3,000
Total Rehab $99,900.00

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I would much rather have my plan ripped to shreds now that 5 months from now while I am in the middle of a rehab. 

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