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All Forum Posts by: Will Eagles

Will Eagles has started 9 posts and replied 43 times.

Post: Newbie....Fix and Flip...Big One

Will EaglesPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Doylestown, PA
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 12

@JamesMasotti Thanks for the tip. I was not thinking about that. I did check the national historical register and It was not listed. Do you know of a bucks county register?

Post: Newbie....Fix and Flip...Big One

Will EaglesPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Doylestown, PA
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 12

Doug,

Thanks for the reply. So I am aware of the asbestos cost. I plan on walking the house in the near future so I will get a better idea then, but right now I'm knowingly assuming it may not exist since the house was last sold in 03 for 700k. Unless someone was not smart in their purchase I would hope they would not purchase something for that price that is filled with asbestos.(However, people amaze me) From what I saw in person the roof looks ok but again will need a further look, and same with the foundation since it has an unfinished basement I'm not sure if that's cause they were having water issues or what. 

Post: Newbie....Fix and Flip...Big One

Will EaglesPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Doylestown, PA
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 12

Hi, thanks so much for letting me become part of this amazing group and I have loved reading and learning from everyone here as well as the podcasts. I am new to the game and have been doing a lot of learning and prepping for my first deal. I have been analyzing as many deals as I can and often times feel like things are a no brainer but do not have people around me familiar with the business. I have a deal that I have been watching and its been on my mind for a while. Its interesting. The property is Old, Big, and been listed for almost 3 years. It was a foreclosure and I believe is bank owner at this moment. The property is 1.57 acres, 7899 sqft (yes that is not a typo), 5b, 3full and 2 half bath, It was built in 1850 (Old I know but has had some work), Amazing property with comps on some newer properties in the high 600's up to 800k with far less sqft. It is listed currently for 475k but i feel that using the fix and flip calc in the forum i would not pay more the 400-440k. Obviously, the age is a concern. I would need to take a hard look at things like the fireplaces since there are 7 and I know in old properties sometimes they are not up to fire code. possible asbestos though the heat is radiant and it has central air, possible lead piping, and possible new electrical.(All assumptions without seeing the property yet) I feel as though the rehab budget would need to be in the 120k area. I would love to share my whole analysis with someone but from what I have here am I missing something. This is the first deal that excites me but the fact its been empty for 3 years concerns me as well. Why am I the only one seeing this?