Help me analyze this deal, why is the cash on cash so high?

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Real Estate Agent · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2015 · 183 posts · 159 votes
6y

Yeah, if this is an investment property you should realistically expect to put down at least 25%. So, if you put down $75,000 your COC will be pretty low.

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  • Corby GoadeBusiness Member
    Investor · Boise, ID · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    6y

    It's because the down payment is only $15k in your report. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2015 · 183 posts · 159 votes
    6y

    Yeah, if this is an investment property you should realistically expect to put down at least 25%. So, if you put down $75,000 your COC will be pretty low.

  • Real Estate Consultant · NH · Member since 2019 · 27 posts · 5 votes
    6y

    Thanks, makes sense. It will be owner occupied for 2 years then become an investment property. We were looking at as strictly investment so the COC being high makes sense. As OO they won't realize that gain.

  • Real Estate Agent · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2015 · 183 posts · 159 votes
    6y

    If it's owner occupied for 2 years they could qualify for 3.5% down FHA or even 3% down with conventional. Interest rates are at an all-time low, that would skyrocket the COC when they started renting it as an investment property. House hacking at it's best.

    The numbers look a little loose, I might scrutinize them a bit more before I pull the trigger, but it could be solid.

  • Rental Property Investor · Greenwich, CT · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    6y

    @Tony Wallis, make sure you run your numbers both ways. You house hacking and after you move out. This appears to be after you leave an make it a pure investment property.

    • Closing costs look low. Might be 2X that. Talk with your local lender.
    • Add in budget for initial repairs. There's always something!
    • Since you're not putting down 20%, there will be PMI. Probably between $125-250/month.
    • Repairs and CapEx are low. I underwrite to 15% combined. Especially since it's 100+ years old.
    • Vacancy might be a bit low. This is super local, but I like 8% on a MFR.
    • What's the $25 electric bill cover?
    • You're forgetting management. Always underwrite with management, even if you plan to self-manage at first.
    • What about lawn care, snow removal and admin/professional costs?

    I don't see this as a viable investment. I think you'll lose money each month, even after moving out and getting rid of PMI.

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