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Updated about 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

Is this a good deal? (serious question)
So I was sent the below. Looking to purchase my first multifamily property. With the details below, what method or formula could i follow to determine if this is roughly a good deal?
14 Unit Multi-Family - AZ
3 Parcels
6 Buildings
Mostly new roofs
100% Occupied and consistently at 100% over the last 25+ Years
All Units 2 Bed / 1 Bath
Individually Metered for Electric
Complex Water, Sewer and Trash / $800/Month Average
4 Units have new a/c with heat pump
10 Units have old A/C
Current rent roles:
1 Free Unit to Manager
3 Units at $600/Month
10 Units at $800/ Month
Neighborhood supports higher rents after new HVAC on older units and other improvements
Asking: $1,350,000
Most Popular Reply

I'm going to say no.
First, there is no mention of taxes and insurance.
Second, who actually pays the water/sewer/trash = $800?
Assuming you are putting 20% down your cash flow would only be around $3,400/month.
Now, if you are paying the W/S/T, that drops to $2,600/month.
Assuming T/I to be at least 20% of the rent (~$1900/m) that drops you to around $700/month (8400/yr) assuming all goes well.
Here's the kicker. 10 new A/C's are in your future. Assuming only 2 per year for the next 5 years, and adding the roof that isn't replaced/repaired already, you're looking at breaking even to negative cash flow for the next 5 years at least. Then, you can expect to see additional CAPEX hitting you on a regular basis.