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All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Account Closed has started 3 posts and replied 3 times.

Post: Owner Occupied Duplex Renovations - Tax Deductions?

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  • Des Moines, IA
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I recently bought  a duplex, and I am living in one side while the other side is rented out to a long term tenant. While I am living in one side I am doing some renovation projects on the side I occupy: complete bathroom remodel, new tile floor (kitchen), new trim throughout unit, and painting/resurfacing kitchen cabinets. 

The projects have required many tools - nail guns, miter saw, table saw, drills, painting supplies, etc. 

I am wondering how the tax deductions work with my tools and equipment I have purchased for this renovation, since I am occupying the side being renovated. Can I deduct all tools and equipment with the argument that those same tools are used for general maintenance on the tenant occupied side of the duplex?

Any help would be great. Thanks!

Post: Personal Residence Mortgage Question - Duplex

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  • Des Moines, IA
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I am considering buying a duplex with one side occupied, one side vacant. The current seller is leaving one side vacant in case an interested buyer would like to live in one side. I currently do not own a home or any other properties, so this will be my first. 

Here is my question - If I move in to the duplex property, I can get great financing with a Primary Residence mortgage loan. However, I do not plan to stay living in this duplex property very long because I am currently looking for a single family home for myself (to live in) as well. My bank has assured me that as long as I move into the duplex for at least several months, I can "change my mind" about living there, and still purchase a different home using another primary residence mortgage loan without putting my duplex financing in jeopardy.

Does this sound accurate? Does anyone have any experience with this? I always read that I must be in the property at least 12 months before I can purchase a different primary residence. Obviously, I do not want to commit mortgage fraud or do anything else that could cause legal trouble. 

Thanks in advance!

Post: 8 Plex Analysis - Thoughts/Suggestions??

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  • Des Moines, IA
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Hey there, I am new to the forums and RE Investing. I have not done a deal yet, but have been researching and analyzing deals for well over 3 years now. Like many of you, I have listened to every BiggerPockets podcast twice over, and read 90% of the books from the recommendations. 

I'd love for any of the BiggerPockets members to take a look at this potential deal I'm considering. It is an 8 plex that needs some rehab. 

Advertised Price$290,000.00
Advertised Cap Rate7.40%
Implied NOI$21,460.00
Units8
Four - 2 Bed/1 Bath ($575; $650; $620; $615)$2,460
Four - 1 Bed/1 Bath ($550; $535; $575; $550)$2,210
2 Bed Units$2,460
1 Bed Units$2,210
Vacancy5%
Total Revenue (Mo.)$4,436.50
Total Revenue (Ann.)$53,238.00
Taxes$8,420.00
Insurance$3,551.00
Cleaning & Maintenance$6,835.00
Gas/ Electric Common$1,416.00
Management Fee (6%)$3,194.00
Sewer$3,000.00
Water$2,800.00
Waste$1,044.00
Misc. Expenses$5,850.00
Lawn + Snow Removal$1,200.00
Total Expenses (Ann.)$37,310.00
NOI (Ann.) - ACTUAL$15,928.00
NOI (Mo.) - ACTUAL$1,327.33
Debt Service Payment$1,200.00
Cash Flow (Mo.)$127.23

I found some differences from the actual Schedule E from 2016 & 2017, so the numbers I were given were not quite telling the whole story. The numbers above show a more accurate image of the numbers. The property was built in 1977, and has some deferred maintenance. It has also been on the market for over 3 months now. 

One thing that needs to be done immediately is waterproofing of the basement, which should be around $7,500. I am looking at the property this week to check the inside of the units.

With a face-lift to the outside (paint, repair decks, repair entry door awning, general cosmetics), the basement waterproofing repairs, and any immediate rehab needed to the interiors, I have estimated the following numbers. 

Four - 2 Bed/1 Bath$750
Four - 1 Bed/1 Bath$675
Vacancy (5%)0.95
Basement Storage Units (4)$65
Garage Stalls (4)$50
Total Revenue (Mo.)$5,852.00
Total Revenue (Ann.)$70,224.00
Total Expenses (50%)$35,112.00
NOI (Ann.)$35,112.00
NOI (Mo.)$2,926.00
Debt Service Payment$2,000.00
Cash Flow (Mo.)$926.00
Cash Flow (Yr.)$11,112.00
Cap Rate10%
Implied Rennovated Value$351,120.00
Cap Rate After Renn.16.33%

I have increased rents, along with added a garage with 4 stalls. The storage units in the basement will simply be small closets with locked doors for each unit. The debt service payment assumes also paying down construction debt, which I will borrow from family. 

Any feedback would be awesome on my numbers/estimates! Please let me know if you feel my numbers are not conservative enough. I plan to hire a management firm after I get the rehab items done. Good or bad idea on first multi-family purchase?

Does this seem like too big of a project for a first time multi-family buyer?

I have secured 85% financing, so I'm looking to offer 10% Seller Finance on $240,000 with $25,000 back at closing for rehab allowance.  All feedback is greatly appreciated!!