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Updated over 2 years ago,
House Hack Deal in Texas
I'm currently looking into doing a house hack. There is a deal around 30 minutes from my current job and my wife's college where she attends graduate school. Quick numbers on it are it's a Duplex that is currently rented at what I believe to bs under market value at 500 and 550 each. 2 bed 1 bath each side. According to agent they have been there 15 years. I believe rents should be no less than 600 with potential to be 750. It is a very small town and I currently have seen no comparable rentals anywhere. It is such a tiny town and this would be my first deal that is one is definitely just for cash flow and the potential for a small amount of appreciation. Have a credit union that will do 10% down 5/1 ARM at 4% then varies based on 10 year Treasury. Rates are high so this is the best option to get lowest payment in today's environment. Asking 128k payments looking to be at full price to 800-840 depending on insurance and HS exemption since it would be my primary residence. Taxes 2300 and estimating insurance to be 1200 a year. Been on the market almost 30 days which leads me to believe there is room for negotiation. Based on the numbers I ran 110k seems to be a fair price where it makes sense for me, obviously lower the better. Condition is roof is okay condition and AC units look OLD for sure but are still working.
Worse case I rent it out for 600 and my payment is 200 a month before utilities. After 2 years let’s say I continue to rent for 600 a side with 800$ payment
25% for cap x maintenance and vacancy = 300$ plus 800 payment is 1,100$
With 1200 in rent coming in which I believe could be more like 1300-1400. HUD in this area is 502$ a month for 2 bedroom.
A little worried about it because of small town and haven’t found anything to compare it too. Timpson Texas
Is this deal worth it?