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All Forum Posts by: Patrick Zepeda

Patrick Zepeda has started 13 posts and replied 21 times.

Post: Best Market-Entry Strategy for Short-Term Rentals

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Collin Hays:

Aside from the STR restriction situation mentioned by Michael, new construction is going to cost more than buying an existing property 98 percent of the time. Plus, you have the year of downtime while you build, foregoing all of the revenue for that time from a property that you could have purchased.


 That is correct. That is why Im looking at doing the whole deal cash only, since financing would bring high carry costs.

Post: Best Market-Entry Strategy for Short-Term Rentals

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Investor
  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Michael Baum:

Hey @Patrick Zepeda, I hate to be a negative nelly here but that is a tough area.

We have looked there extensively and now that STRs in the Bend city limits are severely restricted, I would be a bit wary of that expanding to the county.

Sunriver will always be a STR haven but prices are even more there.

We looked at several places in Deschutes River Woods and it is a bit of a crap shoot. The area is rife with well issues, roads can be sketchy...

There aren't many places for sale in that specific area - https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19077-Choctaw-Rd-Bend-OR-...

That is one place that could work, but you would be looking at 250k to bring it up. They say it might be a tear down...who knows...

Building in the area is pretty high. If you go with a standard home, nothing fancy, probably around $200sqft. Custom would be at least 1/3 more.

You might check farther out from Bend. Maybe down near Three Rivers. There are 1/2 acre lots under 200k there. Maybe La Pine as well? Hard to tell how well they would do.


 Funny because that is the exact lot I was looking at. In the woods, on the way to Mt Bachelor... perfect location. I guess that is why its expensive. Also, a teardown means even more costs so... But thank you for the expertise!!

Post: Best Market-Entry Strategy for Short-Term Rentals

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

I am wanting to start investing in STR acquiring or developing the real estate. I think Bend is a top place for STR as there is multi-seasonal demand and is a city with a lot of growth. Problem here is, apart from the zoning restrictions of STR, purchasing a property is extremely expensive. Day dreaming here, but purchasing land in the Deschutes River Woods / South Bend and developing a cabin with plenty of outdoor amenities would be - a dream. However, land costs are crazy, most lots are going for no less than $400k. So, my question here is, what has been the best way to enter the market? And does anybody have an idea of what the PSF development cost is?

Thank you!!!

Post: Any GC recommendations for flips and developments in the Portland (OR) metro area?

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

Have been looking for a good GC for flips and possibly developments. Most of the ones I have talked to are either months behind. Looking for something professional and high-quality but reasonably expensive.  

Post: Looking for a General Contractor in the Dallas / Fort Worth area

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Investor
  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

Hey all!

I am looking at a property and need an honest, professional general contractor in Fort Worth to give me an estimate and, hopefully, work on the property.


Let me know if you have any recommendations!

Post: Financing Sub $100k loans

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

Thank you all! @Tony Severance @Brandon Beardt

@Dan Gandee I'll send you a message. I'm up in Portland trying to make this happen...

@Remington Lyman I actually work with one of your co-workers haha JJ?

Post: Financing Sub $100k loans

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

Hi all!

I have been looking at properties (BRRRR and rentals) in Ohio, and want to finance / refinance with a DSCR loan as I ionly want to invest as an LLC. Problem here is, DSCR loans have a minimum loan amount of $100k, and most of these properties are sub $100k with 75% LTV. How do you all finance long term loans for these kind of properties?

Thank you!

Post: Any experienced developers in Portland, OR? Or PNW?

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Investor
  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

Hi All!

I have an attractive deal come across my desk and want to get more info on the development process, entitlement and design aspect of the project. Also, willing to partner up! Give me a shout.

Thanks

Post: Deals don't pencil. Overestimating expenses? Interest rates to blame?

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Investor
  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

Appreciate the thoughtful answers! Looks like I'm not being too conservative, the market is just going through the end of a cycle.

Thanks! @Allan Smith @Hunter Purnell @Shane Kelly

Post: Deals don't pencil. Overestimating expenses? Interest rates to blame?

Patrick Zepeda
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  • Investor
  • Portland, OR
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 10

Hi All!

I am having a hard time finding deals that make sense. I know most BRRRRs won't pencil upon refinancing because of the high interest rates, but I also wanted to make sure I am not overestimating the expenses that crush my RoC and CoC. See below an example of a pro forma:

Rent

$1,200 /Mo

Expenses

- Vacancy Allowance: $60 / Mo (5%)

- Property Taxes: $99 / Mo (from County's Tax Assessor)

- Insurance: $83 / Mo (Avg policy $1,000 per year)

- Property Management: $120 / Mo (10%)

- Repairs & Maintenance Reserve: $96 / Mo (8%)

- CapEx Reserve: $96 / Mo (8%)

NOI

$646 (54% of NOI / Expenses represent 46% of NOI)

Mortgage Payments

$590 / Mo (70% LTV, $80.5K loan amount, 30 year am, 8% interest)

Net Cash Flow

$55 / Mo

Even deals that comply with the 2% rule still don't pencil. Any feedback on how you model your pro formas? Am I being too conservative on the reserve accounts?

Thank you!!