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All Forum Posts by: Drew Purvis

Drew Purvis has started 3 posts and replied 23 times.

Post: 2/1 Deal Analysis (First time investor)

Drew PurvisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Lansing, MI
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 23

Great advice so far! I will most likely keep water/sewer/trash in my name and then bill tenant for it or build it into rent. I heard once on a podcast I believe about paying for the trash service, that way your tenant doesn't have an excuse to let trash pile up(they will anyway)

@Eddy Dumire- You are correct, I am planning to do most of the work myself and have budgeted according to this. For the first several deals I plan to do all the work myself, but in the future I will budget as if I am hiring it out. (Similar to calculating for property management)

Post: 2/1 Deal Analysis (First time investor)

Drew PurvisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Lansing, MI
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 23

First time investor here looking for some input on a SFR buy and hold property. I am looking to use the BRRR strategy on this property. I am using private money to fund the deal and would repay once the refinance portion is in place.

2 Bed/1 Bath

Offered: $21,000 all cash, no inspection contingency

Closing Costs: $1,500

Taxes Current Year: $1,800

Needed rehabs(Estimated): 

- Fix grade issue $300

- Demo and remove patio $500

- Demo and remove moldy drywall in basement $150

- Repair basement cracks/seal/paint $500

- Dehumidifier $300

- Paint interior $300

- Paint Exterior $200

- Add/repair downspouts $500

- Replace boiler $3,000

- Replace siding on carport $400

- MISC Electrical $350

- MISC/Oversights $1,000

TOTAL Rehabs: $7,500

ALL IN TOTAL: $31,800

Comparables in the area are around 45k-48k on average. Some upwards of 56k. Market rent is conservatively $750/month but I would likely target a rent of $800/month. A craigslist search turns up many "renovated" 2/1 houses at $800-$825/month rent. After getting unit rented and refinanced, here are how the numbers should shake out:

Looks to be about $158 cash flow per month. However, as stated, I would target an $800/month rent and I would also manage the property myself so the numbers should look even better.

Thoughts?

Post: should I walk away or stick around and make an offer

Drew PurvisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Lansing, MI
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 23

Several questions come to mind. What is your intent with this property? Buy and hold? Flip? Your offer may change depending on your end goal and your comfort level with the issues mentioned. If it is intended to be a buy and hold, have you included all possible renovations in to your calculation? Including foundation work and correcting the drainage issues and possible mold remediation? Do the potential list of issues make you uncomfortable or unsure of the numbers? If so, walk away.

I too am searching for my first rental. I am avoiding houses that appear to have any major structural issues and/or water damage. If the core of the home is sound, it is easy to fix the cosmetic issues. Foundation/structural/water issues can be a can of worms. On my first rental I can't afford to have too many unforeseen issues.

Best of luck!