Hello, I have a 23 unit complex under contract in Sioux Falls. It is right at that 1.4m mark, brick structure, built 1980, and generates 800/m per unit. The owner is 80 years old and is the original owner / builder of the property. Really neat guy that I have had the pleasure of getting to know! My question is as follows:
As a first time multi unit buyer, I am struggling to figure out the best way to buy. Should I buy it myself- with a conventional investment loan at 20 percent down? Should I split it with a partner 50/50 and split the down payment costs, potential maintenance consts, etc? Should I try and work out creative financing with the owner, possible down payment with interest and balloon payment? Perhaps I pass all together and let someone with more experience step in and buy it because I am in over my head?
Obviously I understand calculating your CAP rates, figuring your upcoming updates/ maintenance, and crunching all of the numbers.. I am looking more for your simple answers, if that is possible.
Feel free to leave your two cents...