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All Forum Posts by: Allen C Herring

Allen C Herring has started 6 posts and replied 50 times.

@Dennis Cosgrave thanks for the advice. I really needed that Dennis.

@Theresa Harris Also one of the leases are up in September so I was looking to move into that one. Thanks for that advice, I will make sure I get lease copies and rent and deposits!

@Theresa Harris hello Theresa in the post I disclosed how much I’m currently offering, why the sellers last deal fell through, & what the rents are currently.

For the past two weeks I have been interested in a triplex home. The owner is asking for 210k but is worth around 208k. All units are 2beds/ 2baths. It is fully rented out with 2 people paying 550 and one paying 650 (much below rent caps). One lease is up in September (550 lease) and I have 60 days to move in it from time of closing which is perfect for a house hack. In order for me to look inside the house I have to lock up a purchase and sales agreement which I worked at getting. I negotiated with seller and got the price down to 195K. The day the sellers were going to sign someone else offered more and took the deal. 2 weeks later the deal fell through and now it's back on market currently. The issue with previous buyers is that the home needed 3k in work down and the sellers didn't want to pay it. I tried offering again and offered 200k but they pay closing (5,500) and repairs (3,000). They countered at 205k but no closing and no repairs. I'm using a VA loan which is 100% financed but the VA adds on their own fee of about (4,500) which is tacked on to the loan. If I was to pay for what they wanted I would essentially be paying 218K In a mortgage with the 205k purchase price+4.5k VA fee+3k minimal repairs+5.5kin closing that I would put all into loan if I took their offer. A good amount over the marketed value (10k over). I really like this deal but numbers wise it is out of wack mainly due to the amount of offers the sellers are receiving. Also the home needs some touch ups in order for me to raise the rents to it's worthy cap of 850 based off of the market. I feel like I'm falling in love with the deal and rental potentials instead of the numbers. I told myself the most I will pay is the market value 208k but they would have to pay for those closing & repair cost. Right now I'm waiting for their response on the the 205k offer. I want to know opinions before this property is in contract again.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1838-Hazel-Dr-Valdosta-GA-31602/217686324_zpid/

Post: Multifamily (2-4 units) strategies in today’s market?

Allen C HerringPosted
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Posts 57
  • Votes 6

@Elliott Elkhoury I went driving for dollars yesterday and made a great list of MF’s I would be interested in. I gained their addresses but how would I found out the owner of the properties information to send a letter to?

Post: Multifamily (2-4 units) strategies in today’s market?

Allen C HerringPosted
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Posts 57
  • Votes 6

@Anthony Rodriguez Do you know if there is a cap amount for utilizing the VA loan? How many times can you use your VA loan if you're PCS'ing frequently or even staying in one area. How long do you have to wait till you can use your VA loan in the same local area as your previous VA loan?

Post: Multifamily (2-4 units) strategies in today’s market?

Allen C HerringPosted
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Posts 57
  • Votes 6

@Greg Hansen Alright awesome! Thank you for the value!!

Post: Multifamily (2-4 units) strategies in today’s market?

Allen C HerringPosted
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Posts 57
  • Votes 6

@Anthony Rodriguez What loan did you use for the property that needs repairs?

Post: Multifamily (2-4 units) strategies in today’s market?

Allen C HerringPosted
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Posts 57
  • Votes 6

@Anthony Rodriguez I originally was looking at a VA construction loan in my area and there was only one loan officer that was willing to do it but they had horrible reviews. Also the area I'm at doesn't have purchasable land in an area I think will be best (Near Base). I really interesting in the VA rehab loan and may decide going with that option if it's available!

Post: Multifamily (2-4 units) strategies in today’s market?

Allen C HerringPosted
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Posts 57
  • Votes 6

@Greg Hansen Really? I did not know that. Is it still 100% financed?