House Hack Cash Flow Denver

[Justin Sherman]

Hello - we are looking at a property in the $600Ks, up down house hack. In a great and popular location with rising rents and upside on price with renovations but also that will cost in the short term to improve the property. It would be our second up down house hack, however, with interest rates in the high 6's, it would probably not cash flow after moving out. With 5% down, mortgage all in would be $4700, 10% down $4500/month, 15% down $4300, 20% down $4000/month. The upstairs rental expectation is $2500, downstairs $1600 = ~$4100. Long story short, probably a negative cash flowing property. Seems like with an up/down situation or even a side by side duplex in Denver is difficult to find positive cash flow. Our 1st property we are living in now would positive cash flow if we moved out, but thats because we had a lower rate. Should we stay away or is there reason to consider?

[Eric DeNardo]

@Justin Sherman, this market is tough to make the numbers work because of what you mentioned - high rates and prices still rising. Consider the opportunity to add bedrooms in the home and try to rent out each room when you leave - being in a desirable area, you could average $900/room. With a 6 bedroom, you would be cash flowing (or at least breaking even). If you are investing for the long game, I say go for it - we have to be creative in this market to make things pencil.