My first ever BRRR in HTX

My first ever BRRR in HTX

Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 39 posts · 9 votes

Investment Info:

Single-family residence other investment in Houston.

Purchase price: $240,000
Cash invested: $17,000

This property is my first BRRR property that was purchased through a turn key company called PIN in Houston. Originally it was intended to be managed by the turn key company GC, however, because of the structure of the contract of the GC I opted out and jumped right into managing the construction myself. There were so many struggles and I did pay 12% interest and 3% points for hard money. I learned so much about construction and there were so many struggles that I had encountered. Overall, I was over budget with $23k and scored $57k in equity. I was able to do a cash out refinance and re-cooped back 30k my money. All in I had $16k in the deal, tis was a definitely a great first deal!

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I wanted to gain construction knowledge and experience. IT was definitely a lot of HARD WORK

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I found this deal through a turn key wholesaler. This property is hot because it is next to 2 universities and the medical center. Also next to the metro light rail

How did you finance this deal?

I used hard money lender and then refinanced out with a small local bank backed by Frannie Mae

How did you add value to the deal?

I forced appreciation by adding 900sqft to the structure, turning it from 2/1 to a 4/2, total 1500sqft

What was the outcome?

I gained $57k in equity and cashed out most of my money back with $16k in the deal

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Never under estimate yourself, your brain is triggered to find answer and solutions when you are in a scramble of figuring things out!

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Wale LawalBusiness Member
Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
5y

Great first start @Khang Pham I salute your tenacity on this project. 

Yes, new construction is hard but very rewarding if you can stick it through. 

Most people think it's an easy route....very far from easy route.

Congrats and go get the next one.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2017 · 50 posts · 39 votes
    5y

    @Khang Pham

    Nice work Khang! Way to take action and pull trigger on it and take on the GC work!

    How's your property looking from a cash flow standpoint?

    I'm planning on doing some BRRRR's in Houston soon and I'm curious as to how the refinance impacted the deal.

    Also, how difficult was it to find a a lender to do the refi given today's economic climate? And would you be willing to share what local bank you used?

    Do you have a full-time W2 income that helped during the refi process or did the bank soley rely upon the property's rental income?

    Thank you in advance!

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 39 posts · 9 votes
    5y

    @Brendon Brooks

    Finding a lender was not difficult. I definitely did call about 20+ lenders by just browsing through wholesaler emails with lender's info in their signature. The terms were pretty great I was about to get 3.125% for a cash out refi.

    Please share me your email and I can direct you to my top three lenders I have acquired through networking.

    Where do you stay now?

    Yes I do have a W-2 job, the good thing is that my job is flexible enough for me to do jobsite visits if need be. Usually during my lunch time.

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 39 posts · 9 votes
    5y

    @Brendon Brooks

    About cash flow, I have a roommate that stays with me and we are splitting 50/50 on the mortgage basically cut my rent expenses by 60% vs living by myself in an apartment.

    If I were to rent this property out, I would net $600 cash flow.

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2017 · 50 posts · 39 votes
    5y

    @Khang Pham

    I'm glad to hear that you didn't have any difficulty find a lender to do the deal and that you got great terms.

    I live in the Champions Forest area, what about you?

    Good to hear that you have a solid W2 and that they allow some flexibility for you.

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2017 · 50 posts · 39 votes
    5y

    @Khang Pham

    That's interesting that you did a BRRR and moved into the property. I've never really heard of anyone doing that. Nice to hear that it will have solid cash flow once you move out, that's killer!

    Definitely looks like a solid deal!

    Do you plan to keep going with the BRRRR strategy?

  • Realtor · Houston, TX · Member since 2017 · 178 posts · 68 votes
    5y

    Hi @Khang Pham I'm also a Houston investor (and Realtor); would love if you'd share your top 3 lenders! Flipping with hard money scares me to death! I'm more of a buy & hold rehab, rent, refi, rinse and repeat type. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 39 posts · 9 votes
    5y

    @Sandy Sawyer

    Thank you Sandy! Please message me your email :)

  • houston, TX · Member since 2017 · 56 posts · 24 votes
    5y

    Hey Khang, that sounds like an awesome start! I'm just finishing what was going to be a BRRRR but turned into a slow fix & flip in TN. Selling it 'cause I'm movin' to TX!

    Sending you a message rn, would love to connect in the coming months and learn more about the area, maybe be able to help each other out!

  • Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 27 posts · 3 votes
    5y

    I am just getting started.  Love hearing about your success! Inspiring!

  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    5y

    Great first start @Khang Pham I salute your tenacity on this project. 

    Yes, new construction is hard but very rewarding if you can stick it through. 

    Most people think it's an easy route....very far from easy route.

    Congrats and go get the next one.

  • Insurance Agent · TX · Member since 2018 · 362 posts · 175 votes
    5y

    @Khang Pham awesome!  So happy to read your experience.

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 39 posts · 9 votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Matthew Rolf:

    @Khang Pham awesome!  So happy to read your experience.

    Thank you so much! Let me know if there is any way I can help. Where are you investing in?

  • Member since 2021 · 4 posts · 1 vote
    5y

    hi Khang, nice job with your first deal! can you also share to me your top3 lenders? i'am about ready my first property, so i think it may help me later, thanks!

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    5y

    @Khang Pham great job, congratulations!

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 39 posts · 9 votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Dmitriy Fomichenko:

    @Khang Pham great job, congratulations!

    Thank you kindly!

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