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All Forum Posts by: Euan Arcia

Euan Arcia has started 8 posts and replied 69 times.

Post: San Diego Flip - Bonita

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53

Just closed escrow on our latest flip in Bonita, CA. Purchased the property for $488k. It was a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ 1772 sq ft. We loved the floorplan and how it was a single story SFR which is very desirable in the area. The best part was that it sat on .48 acre and we cleared the empty lot next to it and it was up to the new homeowner what they wanted to do to it.

It had some foundation issues that we easily fixed. We knocked out a couple walls in the kitchen and living room to open it up and due to the area, we used all high end materials. Custom cabinets and quartz counters, Viking appliances, hardwood floors throughout, iPad station, ceiling mounted speakers & stereo system throughout the house, yamaha outdoor speakers for the patio, all rooms were prewired for cable and internet, jacuzzi tub for the 2nd bath, venetian plaster in all bathrooms, and the list goes on...We set a record for sales price in the neighborhood which is always a good thing.

Purchase Price: $488k

Remodel Costs: $149k (Includes labor, materials, monthly expenses, etc...)

Commission Costs: $18,725

Sales Price: $749,000

Profit: $93,275

BEFORE PICS

AFTER PICS

Post: Newbie from California

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53

Hello Laurel! Fellow San Diegan here as well...welcome to BP!

Post: Effective strategies in current market

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53

There are weekly meets in SD. Some are posted here on BP or sign up for meetup.com and they'll email you local meetups for the week based on your interests (Real estate, investing, business, etc...)

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 

Post: First time investment

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53
Originally posted by @Miguel Charles:

We are new to San Diego and looking to purchase our first investment property. Any advice on lenders would be appreciated. 

 I can help you out Miguel. Just DM'd you

Post: First Flip at 21! Before and After Pics!

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53

good job!

Post: Investor from Calofornia

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53

welcome to BP! I'm from SD as well!

Post: New member from San Diego, CA

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53

There have been posts on here for local meetups but haven't seen anything lately.  Sign up for meetup.com and you can check out local RE meetings in SD

Post: San Diego Buy & Hold Remodel

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53
Originally posted by @Tuan L.:

@Euan Arcia Very nice remodel. Just wonder if the 40K is just for updating interiors, bathrooms, kitchen and light fixtures and floor. Or does it cover any major items like HAVAC, replacing windows, any update to electrical and plumbing system? And how big is the condo? If you don't mind, can you share of how much it cost for each bathroom and the kitchen?

So your all in is less than $350K and it can rent for $3500 a month, that is awesome. Congrats!

The condo is only 1120 sq ft. $40k covered everything including labor, materials, appliances, etc... Unfortunately i don't have costs for each bathroom and kitchen because the price we paid for labor was for everything in the condo.

Didn't have to do anything with the windows because that was covered by the HOA; HVAC was working fine already and we just updated the thermostat w/ a Nest one; plumbing was fine; electrical was fine as well but we did add wires for the TV and stereo system.

Post: Buy and Hold in San Diego

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53
Originally posted by @Alex U.:

BP Community, 

I have been a long time lurker on BP.  I love the BP platform, it's an amazing community that has been built.

I think I have listened to over 70 podcasts, and hear week after week where people have done 50, 100, 200 deals, flips, wholesales, buy and hold. Amazing stuff. But does this even work in San Diego. 1% rule 2% rule, there is no way this is going to pencil out in San Diego, unless you are screwing will sellers and giving them way under market to purchase there property. Anything in MLS is retail pricing, and getting any kind of buy and hold return is very very tough. Even on Loopnet, you need $200k per door to get $1500 rent.

I have been trying to buy a rental property with 30% down, and trying to eek out some cashflow in san diego for more than a year. Have not been successful.  I look mostly in 92126, 92129, 92128, 92127, 92131, 92123, 92124, 92130.

So fellow San Diegans, would love to hear your experience, how are you finding your deals, any guidance would be appreciated.  Week after week, Josh Dorkin talks about buying 3/2 bed houses for $70k and renting them out for $900...San Diego just doesn't work

Wish I knew you a couple months back. Sold a flip, 3/2 condo that was cash flowing and I had agents contact me about purchasing condo buy and holds. 

Post: San Diego State University College Student

Euan ArciaPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posts 69
  • Votes 53

Welcome to BP! Sounds like you're off to a good start at SDSU.