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All Forum Posts by: Allen C.

Allen C. has started 2 posts and replied 15 times.

Post: Newark, New Jersey - 3 Family househack analysis request

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

I have no rehab experience yet, preferably as close to move-in condition as possible, so that the units can be rented immediately. 

Post: Newark, New Jersey - 3 Family househack analysis request

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

Thanks @Gilbert Ross Jr!

Would you consider the deal if money was forced into it (20% down ) to lower the total loan amount? 20% down would make it cashflow positive.

Post: Newark, New Jersey - 3 Family househack analysis request

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

Good day to all!

I am considering a househack in the North Broadway neighborhood of Newark, NJ.

Comps range from $295k - $325k (from dual agent that I showed me the property).

The property is a legal 3 family with a bonus unit:

Unit 1 - 2br/1ba = $900 (occuppied)

Unit 2 - 3br/1ba = $1200 (vacant)

Unit 3 - 3br/1ba = $1200 (vacant)

Bonus Unit - 1br/1ba = Owner Occupied

Would you do the deal base on the following numbers...Feedback would be appreciated.

Annual Gross Income - $39,600

Annual Total Expenses - $19,728

Vacancy - 5%: $1980

Tax: $5777

Ins: $1500

Maint - 5%: $1980

Repair - 5%: $1980

Property Mgmt - 10% - $3960

Utilities paid by owner: $2544

Electricity (common areas): $264

Water/Sewer: $1800

Lawn/Snow: $480

Annual NOI: $19,872

Purchase Price: $295000

3.5% Down: $10,325

5% Seller Concession: $14,750

Total Loan Amount: $299,425

Annual Debt Service: $19,416

Principal/Interest - $1416

Mortgage Ins (FHA) - $212

= $1618/month 

Returns

NOI - Debt service = $456 Annual Cashflow

- $792 (2% of Annual Gross for Cap Ex Reserve)

= $ -336/yr

Thanks!

Post: Contractor/Architect Hudson County New Jersey

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

@Chris Daliani PM Sent re. Architect

Post: BRRRR Question

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5
Originally posted by @Mikael Winkler:

Lance,

Thanks for commenting. Yeah, with an OO duplex my realistic goal is simply to "live for free" - I understand even with a larger down payment it will be difficult to cashflow.

The reason I was going to utilize FHA is that I don't currently have that much upfront capital for a conventional down payment. FHA would allow me to get into the property and the rehab/refi would get me into a conventional mortgage. That's just how I'm leaning now; however, I may just try and save for the larger down payment. We shall see!

I'm on the same boat! I'm sure it's much more easier to come across a deal in you're market. We have the highest property taxes here in NJ which kills cashflow. But the search for a deal continues, while saving for the larger down payment.

Post: Looking for a mentor

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

Thanks for the re-assurance @Sergey Tkachev! I am competing in a such hot market, I need to remind myself this when ever it seems as if I can never find a deal!

Post: Networking NJ investors / Wholsalers

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

Hi @Matthew McAlarney

Let's connect. Which neighborhoods of Jersey City are you targeting?

Post: New member from New York City

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

Welcome to BP @Cheri I.! Jersey City usually has rent control on anything that has 5 or more units. 

Post: When the next real estate bubble will happen--an economists prediction

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

@Mike D'Arrigo I'm tuning in! The market I'm in is bubbling up as we speak.

Post: Want to save money on repairs and services for your properties in NJ?

Allen C.Posted
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 5

@Darren Sager +1 for Hudson County!