Help Analyzing a Deal In Truro, Nova Scotia

Help Analyzing a Deal In Truro, Nova Scotia

Rental Property Investor · Halifax, NS · Member since 2019 · 41 posts · 33 votes

Hello, my BP heroes,

I recently came across a deal that I'm very interested in, and I'm hoping to do house hacking with occupying this largest unit. And right now we are in the process of negotiating offers and definitely would appreciate some of your thoughts.

Listing price: $270,000, built in 1890

Property type: triplex. Location: downtown Truro, 10min walking distance to business district.

Rent roll(verified with tenants): 

1st unit, largest: $1195 (tenant pay cable)

2nd unit: $1100 (tenant pay cable)

3rd unit: $ 700 (tenant pay heat, power, cable)

so generally, first two units, heat, power, and internet are all included.

Expenses anual:

Insurance: $2900, Heating $5022, Power: $1904, Tax $4348, Water/Sewage: $640, Snow/Garbage: $172

Pros: Great location, good zoning, ready to move in condition, two level garage but pretty shabby.

Concerns: There are some water leaks in the foundation(stone and concrete), there are two quarter-thick cracks near the foundation(the bricks are tilting and shifting a bit), age.

Given all above, are the listing price too high ? the triplexes in this area are generally listed between 200 - 240k.

Greatly appreciate any advice, and happy to provide more detail if these are not enough to anchor a price.

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  • Wholesaler · Pictou County, NS · Member since 2019 · 30 posts · 8 votes
    6y

    Wondering if the upgrades were done by this owner or the previous one. Pictures show that most of the windows are old wooden ones, is it a heritage building? What's the internet cost? maintenance costs (snow & lawn care) 

  • Rental Property Investor · Halifax, NS · Member since 2019 · 41 posts · 33 votes
    6y

    @Danny Godbout

    Yeah, the third unit got some Reno during past two years but the finish is not quite great. The tenant told me that the window frame is not sealed very well. The snow removal is shown as 172 something but they didn’t seem to clean the lawn at all.

    Owner just told me that internet is paid by tenant themselves.

  • Rental Property Investor · Halifax, NS · Member since 2019 · 41 posts · 33 votes
    6y

    Update: very sadly, I can not finance with 10% down payment for triplex and up on my current immigration status. Have to give up, disappointing, but just another day.

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