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All Forum Posts by: Chris Mcalister

Chris Mcalister has started 8 posts and replied 29 times.

Post: Inspector in Phoenix

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Mary Ann at Benchmark Home Inspection was awsome

Originally posted by @Rick Pozos:

MLS is one way of many. When you go to MLS you have a trained(hopefully), licensed real estate professional listing the property. I think that they are going to advise the seller to price the property at the fair market value. Deals?? Not really. You might be able to find something that has been on the market for a while, but deals or bargains have to be tracked down and sniffed out off of the MLS. This is just my opinion.

Most of the properties that I buy are never on MLS nor were they going to be. Distressed homeowners tend to be a little more flexible when it comes to price and/or terms.

 Who are you finding "destressed homeowners" I'm currently stationed in Hawaii so I can't drive around the ares I would like to buy in.

I have been looking to find a good multi fam deal in the phoenix area and can't seem to find a good one. Is the area just bought out.....or I'm I just going about this all wrong? I've been looking at mls listings every day. I'm trying to use a VA loan before I leave the army.

Post: Deal or no deal Phoenix AZ

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2
Originally posted by @Andrew LeBaron:

its not a great deal, your cash on cash return and cap rate are not phenomenal. If this is the same 4 plex that shows up on CL everyday for 4 months then I know where the owner's head is. 

Look for minimum 8 caps near Tempe or mesa. Vacancy rates are super low. 

Regards

this property was under contract, but has come back on the market. the listing agent stated that it needs a roof, so im guessing it didn't pass the inspection. I have been looking near Tempe and Mesa but havnt been able to find any good deals. If you know of any im all ears...lol. im eager to make my 1st deal.

Post: Deal or no deal Phoenix AZ

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2
Originally posted by @Account Closed:

Any idea what the market value is?

im not sure yet, im currently looking at the comps. I see your in HI, I am as well.

Post: Deal or no deal Phoenix AZ

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

the asking price is 230k, market for rent is $650 for the 2 bed appts, and around 850 for the 3 bed, the school district rank are average. Im not sure on the HOA's, my realtor said no HOA but in the Fincl Data

Annual Ownr Asoc Fee:$3,108

Post: Deal or no deal Phoenix AZ

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2

Im looking to make my first deal, so im asking for advice.

"ONE large 3 bed/2 bath and THREE 2 bed/2 bath units. Each has separate garage with washer/dryer hookups. New roof in 2010 and 18 inch tile flooring in all four units. Walking distance to elementary and middle schools. Located in Glendale,AZ. This property projected total rents of $31,380 less 5% vacancy of $1,569 per year so $29,811 adjusted gross income. Then after projected expenses of $16,530, the amount a projected investor income is $14,438 per year based on pro forma. This is a 6.3 Cap Rate."

I know from doing some research that the water numbers that are listed below are incorrect and should be on average $240 a month which leads me to believe that some of the other #'s may be incorrect. I have verified the rents by looking on "redfin" and other for rent web pages.

Source of Fincl Data:Provided by Owner; Projected Proforma
Adjusted Gross Inc:$30,625.15
Totl Mnth Rntal Inc:$2,590
Other Income:$1,157
Operating Exp:$13,602
Net Operating Income:$14,438
Owner Association:Yes
% Vacancy Allowance:0.05
Annual Elec Exp:$0
Annual Gas Exp:$0
Annual Ins Exp:$1,600
Annual Land Lse Exp:$0
Annual Landscape Exp:$475
Annual Legal & Acctg:$0
Annual Maint Exp:$4,953
Annual Mgmt Exp:$499
Annual Other Expense:$0
Annual Ownr Asoc Fee:$3,108
Annual PAD Fee:$0
Annual Rplcmnt Rsrvs:$0
Annual Trash Exp:$0
Annual Wtr/Swr Exp:$1,450

Post: No viewing until accepted contract???

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2
Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:

@Chris Mcalister

  I would not follow that advice that this is like a distressed asset and you should offer less than you normally would.. as this is not the case... what Elizabeth is talking about is apples and oranges compared to buying this type of asset... what you want to do is get it into contract so you can then do your inspection and based on that you can do an inspection addendum if you need to lower price.. other wise you won't get in the game.

As long as its fairly priced in the first place.. and depending on who the seller is

 Thanks for the response,

The property looks to be in good shape, I figured start a little low on the first offer and go from there.

Post: No viewing until accepted contract???

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2
Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:

@Chris Mcalister

  SOP's with Multi... Multi buyers are usually seasoned investor and don't want to waste time looking at units unless they have them under contract.

Sellers don't want to disturb tenants etc.

 That's completely understandable. 

Post: No viewing until accepted contract???

Chris McalisterPosted
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 2
Originally posted by @Elizabeth Colegrove:

an seller can do whatever they want, the question is will the market support it! I heard in the crazy pre-recession days in California people would put offers in it sight unseen with the "viewing" contingency! 

I have done tons of sight unseen and than looked at it. The key is I totally low ball and they were short sales. They have always been based on condition etc.

 That was exactly what I was thinking. The property looks to be good condition from the pictures that I can find online "for rent ads" but the ads are a year old. I think I will make an offer but for 30k less then asking price.