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Updated over 4 years ago, 04/06/2020

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Alejandro Arreola
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
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My second deal. Should I do it?

Alejandro Arreola
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
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Hey bigger pockets family. I desperately need some advice. I’m currently working on my second deal. I’m looking to buy a package deal, which includes a single-family house mechanic shop and a duplex which are all vacant and need substantial repairs. The set price is 85,000 for the whole package deal. I’m also thinking of putting down 20%. With this deal, I want more then 15% cash on cash on my investment. I locked in a 3.5 interest rate for a 15-year mortgage. I was also thinking of trying my best to pay this off in 4 years. But here are the numbers.

Monthly mortgage payments: 1,624 that includes taxes and insurance.

Expenses per year

Utilities: $3,000

Taxes: $7,000

Estimate repairs for investment: $30,000

Estimate insurance: $7,000

Total expenses: $47,000

My rent rolls are based on market rents.

Single family house: $750

Duplex:

Unit one $750

Unit two $750

Mechanic shop rent: $1,000

Vacancy rates: 7%

Total a year: 36,270

Now my question is, is the seller asking for too much? Is this property going to cash on cash return me more than 15%? I'm entering my second deal, and I don't want to get burnt. And I also found another property similar; their asking price is 200,000. If I missed a number or if I sound like a rookie, please excuse me. Much appreciation for your advice.

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