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All Forum Posts by: Jacob R. Crosby

Jacob R. Crosby has started 8 posts and replied 22 times.

Post: Policy and procedures

Jacob R. CrosbyPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sanford, ME
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 7
Originally posted by @Michele Fischer:

Tony, if you PM me your e-mail address I'd be happy to send you my procedure manual to see if it is helpful.  Agree that it is a living document to update as you experience new situations.

 Michele, I hope all is well. I would love to check out your procedure manual if you still have it. I look forward to hearing from you, talk soon. 

Post: Apartment Building Prices to High Today

Jacob R. CrosbyPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sanford, ME
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 7

@Eric Mcginn I have been doing flips and acquiring multi’s when they are available at a reasonable price .

What’s the address of the 4 unit in Springvale? I grew up in the area!

They do need something for the community, that’s a great point.

Post: Brrrr, Flip or Hold this Duplex?

Jacob R. CrosbyPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sanford, ME
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 7

@Tchaka Owen the the heloc I’m talking more about a revolving line of credit. I could use the line of credit to purchase flips and use other capitol to continue buying multi families. You are right about the long term investing of multi families though. I just have to decide if I want to hold until the next up (which could be 15 years) Thanks for your thoughts!

Post: Brrrr, Flip or Hold this Duplex?

Jacob R. CrosbyPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sanford, ME
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 7

Hey Everyone!

So I bought a duplex for 100k. It needs about 50k to be completely redone including new electrical, plumbing and insulation throughout a long with all other updates such as new bathrooms, kitchens floors and paint.

We bought it with the intent to Brrrr it but are now considering other options which is where I need your help.

If I Brrrr it I believe it wil have an ARV of 190-200 and I will leave approximately 8000 in the deal. By renting it out for 1100 a unit and subtracting all expenses such as maintenance, capX,utilities, taxes, and Insurence and the 30 year mortgage it would cash flow 564 dollars a month which is a coc return of 85%.

The other option I am considering is not financing it and opening up a HELOC that I can use to purchase more deals. I could get very close to what I put into it for a heloc. This would generate a Return if 1300 a month plus I would still be able to use the money I put into the house to expand. This would be a lower coc return considerably but I would still have the money to use so it's not lost.

The 3rd option is to sell it for 190-200k and make a 40-50k profit. I am all about wealth which is why this isn’t my number 1 option. The only reason I am considering it is because the market is so inflated and the duplex will most likely decrease in value in the next couple of years by about 40k or more meaning I would have into it what it’s worth or potentially a little more. I could then have all my cash back plus the profit to use to buy more deals

What do you guys think? Thanks for the help, I look forward to hearing your opinions!

Post: How do you collect rent?

Jacob R. CrosbyPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sanford, ME
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 7
Hello Friends! I am looking to automate my collecting of rent and wanted to see what you all are doing for this? Any info would be great! Have a great weekend!

Yes I do, my apologies! We are house hackin with it. My lease states no more than 14 consecutive days and no more than 60 days in a calendar year.

Thank you for the info guys, it is very much appreciated!
Hey Guys I need some advice! Good tenant looks to have moved someone into the left side of the duplex we live in without telling us. We see the Car there everyday and night and the new person brought me last months rent. On top of that we are now smelling Cigarette smoke through the walls since they ”moved in.” What should I do?

Post: Apartment Building Prices to High Today

Jacob R. CrosbyPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sanford, ME
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 7

These are all great responses! Thank you all for the information!

Post: Apartment Building Prices to High Today

Jacob R. CrosbyPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Sanford, ME
  • Posts 22
  • Votes 7
@Jacob Avery what is the value add component you mentioned?