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All Forum Posts by: Lindsey Iskierka

Lindsey Iskierka has started 17 posts and replied 68 times.

Post: FHA Loan on a 4-plex?

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43

It's out of state in Northern Minnesota. It's the next city we'd like to invest in and purchase rental property. 

Post: First Non-Owner Occ 4-Plex Analysis!

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43

Hi Investors! 

I wanted to reach out to the BP community and see if anyone could help me analyze this potential deal my husband and I have.  


It's a 4-plex that is fully occupied just minutes away from a large university and lake. All units are 2 bed/1 bath; 3 are rented for $725/month and 1 is rented for $700/month (long term tenant).

Asking price is $259,000 and has been on the market for 200 days.

Below are the current yearly expenses according to the seller:

Property Taxes: $3,524.00

Garbage: $840.49

Electricity (owners portion, tenants pay their own): $419.76

Water and Gas: $4,699.75

Total Operating Expenses $9,454.00/year

Here's the income:

Unit 1: 2br/1ba $700

Unit 2: 2br/1ba $725

Unit 3: 2br/1ba $725

Unit 4: 2br/1ba $725

Laundry (coin operated in building) $480.00/year

=$2,875/month rental income x 12 = $34,500/year + $480 laundry = $34,980.

My husband and I are trying to figure out if we could do a 5% down conventional loan (apparently they're still available?) Or if we should do 25% down (required for 2-4 units) and do a private or hard/money loan for the $65,000 ( about $63,000 down payment plus closing costs) and pay it back with interest over 5-7 years.

From our calculations, a 25% down conventional loan would cash flow anywhere from $800-$1000/month depending on final purchase price, interest rate, expenses, etc.

Most likely would try to lock in the property between $220,000-$240,000 for it to make sense for us.  

Are these numbers showing a potential deal? Or are we missing something big (besides insurance and PM) that we need to consider that could kill the deal? 

Post: FHA Loan on a 4-plex?

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43
Brandon Sturgill Thank you for the info! This would be a non-owner occupied property so we'll definitely keep that in mind with the 5% conventional loans or refinancing out of an FHA loan. Thank you again!

Post: FHA Loan on a 4-plex?

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43
Hi everyone! Could an FHA loan with 3.5% down be used to purchase a 4-plex? My husband and I found a property that would cash flow and we're trying to figure out our financing. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Post: Cash Flow Investor in Las Vegas and Orange County (CA)

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43
My husband and I just purchased a triplex in Long Beach; the cheapest coastal real estate you can buy and the downtown area is undergoing major renovations. I think it's a huge opportunity for investors. I'm an agent here in OC/Long Beach and work with investors often for by & hold. Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you!

Post: Minnesota Rental License

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43

Thank you @Joe Schaak, @Seth M. and @Brian Doyle for your input!!  I appreciate it.  The contingency in the offer about passing a rental inspection is a great idea.  Brian I'll PM you to get more information if you don't mind? Thank you again! 

Post: Minnesota Rental License

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43

My husband and I are looking to purchase our next rental property in Duluth, Minnesota.  While researching we found properties that have "rental licenses".  What are these?  Does this mean that homes without a current rental license can't be tenant occupied?  What are the laws and implications of this?  In Southern California we don't have anything like this.  Any information or resources to find out more information is appreciated.  Thank you!  

Post: Agent in Southern California!

Lindsey IskierkaPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Beach, California (CA)
  • Posts 73
  • Votes 43

Hey investors! 

Just want to introduce myself; My name is Lindsey Iskierka and I'm a licensed agent and investor.  I got my real estate license to find my own deals as well as work with investors. I love residential real estate but really enjoy working with investors on flips and rental properties.  I know what makes a "good deal" here in the LA and Orange County markets and would be happy to help you increase your portfolio or find your next deal.  Feel free to reach out to me and I'd be happy to talk real estate with you.