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All Forum Posts by: Joshua Feit

Joshua Feit has started 43 posts and replied 229 times.

Post: Would you hit this one?

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

@Ryan Jopson I understand what you're saying. I think the place makes money over time, both in cash flow, and what it can eventually sell for. However, I am pretty sure it will be hard to finance. So it will tie up 80K cash. Here in Atlanta, I could refinance it in a heartbeat and pull all of my money out. But in this area, and being in a flood plain, it is going to be nearly impossible to finance it. That's the true hangup.

Post: Would you hit this one?

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

@Ryan Jopson Yep! It's listed. But I'm not giving out the listing info! :-)

None of the tenants are on subsidized housing. It's all 'market' tenants. All utilities are separately metered and paid by the tenant.

I do not know the owner's motivation for selling. My guess is that they're sick of the headaches and ready to pass it along. But that's just my guess.

Post: Would you hit this one?

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

What's up BP!

I have a deal that's mine for the taking. It has some distinct positives, and some major negatives. I'm looking for your quick input -- would you go for this one? Yes? No? Bonus points if you give your 1-2 sentence 'why'. Thanks for the input!

The deal:

Actual purchase price: 80K (cash purchase / may refinance later)
Units: 8 (2br/1ba each)
Rent/unit: $350/mo
Management: 10% to manage / nothing to place tenants
Taxes: 1600/yr
Insurance: 1200/yr
Flood insurance: 2400/yr (yes, it's in a flood plain near a river)

The positives:

Solid management in place (for years) that is eager to continue. (Yes, I know how to vet PMs.)
Lots of CapEx in the past two years, mostly updated units.
New roofs / new plumbing in most / new HVAC / etc.)
Block bombproof construction
Property has been cranking out greatly increased cash flow each year.
2016 - the true net after ALL expenses, management, and repairswas about $800/month
2017 - the true net after ALL expenses, management, and repairswas about $1,200/month
2018 - so far this year, the true net after ALL expenses, management, and repairs is about $1,600/month
I have actual bank statements / tax returns / P&Ls to verify all of this
Many tenants have been there for 5+ years
Very low vacancy rate
All tenants current on rent

The negatives:

Neighborhood is terrible. Definitely a 'D' area. Someone got shot down the street two weeks ago.
Stagnent local economy. I highly doubt this place will appreciate anytime soon.
No rent increases in sight. Rent is definitely market.
Flood plain (see above)
The reason for the net increases is that there have been a lot less repairs so far this year, due to all the Capex and repairs made over the past two years. That's a good thing, but it's not like the neighborhood is improving and the rent is increasing.

It's a lot of cashflow, and a lot of headache. So -- would you go for this?

Hello everyone! I am from Atlanta and have been investigating two neighborhoods for holding small multifamily (quads): Buckeye Shaker and Shaker Heights. This out-of-towner thinks the returns look good, rental market looks strong, and these neighborhoods have good access to transit, shops, etc.

I would love some advice from those who are currently investing in these neighborhoods, or from those who have chosen to stay away from these neighborhoods. Thanks for your insights!

Post: Commercial Property, Multi-Family

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

Information requested via direct message. Thanks!

Post: ATLANTA, GA - Code Violation Leads and Pending Eviction Leads

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

Hi there -- interesting concept for lead gen. Can we schedule a time to talk?

Post: Mobile Home Park in Kansas - occupied, maintained - seeking buyer

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

Hi there! I would definitely like to have the details. Thank you!

Post: Rental Property Available in Macon, GA

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

Hi Gerald, 

I've been investing in Atlanta and wondering about the rental market in Macon. Sent you a PM.

Thanks!
Josh

Post: I own my home outright...asset or liability?

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

Hi there!

It becomes an asset when you leverage it! I would take out a HELOC against it, which you then can use to purchase properties in 'cash', then rent them out and refinance with conventional mortgages. Now the HELOC funds are available again, and you can go get more. Suddenly, you have unlocked the equity from your home, and it is helping you acquire multiple rentals over time. Nice, nice, nice!

Post: Atlanta Zoning Question

Joshua FeitPosted
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posts 240
  • Votes 130

Great advice @Rick Baggenstoss -- will do, and thank you! Also, great to hear from you, and hope all is well! Give me a ring sometime; would love to catch up. Cheers, Josh