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All Forum Posts by: Zachary Bowers

Zachary Bowers has started 2 posts and replied 3 times.

Post: Getting Started. Second House.

Zachary BowersPosted
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Originally posted by @Charlsi Kelley:

@Zachary Bowers where is the property located? $285 seems low for Charleston these days - sometimes it helps your appraisal and refi amount to have a broker go over comps and see how much your home is really worth. I would call your realtor to get a comp analysis as part of your refi process- they may also know of some lenders who work with this kind of situation frequently (especially if you have an investor friendly agent)

The property is in John's Island SC

Post: Getting Started. Second House.

Zachary BowersPosted
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In June, 2020 I purchased my first house for $230,000.

Today the property is worth $285,000.

The Mortgage is $1400 / month.

This was an FHA. I lived there for one year renting out the lower unit and then moved back home and live in my parents house.

I rent the Property out for $3200 / Month.
(This is an unofficial duplex)

I pay Utilities (Electric, Water, Internet)

I want to refinance (possibly cash-out refi) this property and put it under an LLC.

I then want to then use my capital to purchase another home using an FHA loan.

Can anyone please give me any advise that they think would help guide me through this process. Hidden issues, etc...

I have about a 700 credit score, $35,000 in student debt hurting me a bit.

I am not even sure what bank I will be going to for this yet.

I am located in the Charleston, SC area.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment.

Purchase price: $230,000
Cash invested: $30,000

This is a Duplex.
I currently live in the top floor 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom portion of the property.
I have remodeled the lower 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit and I am currently renting it out on Air BnB.
I am able to cover my mortgage and utility expenses with the rental income.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

To offset my monthly expenses, build equity, and ultimately purchase more properties.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I found this deal on Zillow. The property was undervalued and I made an offer for $5,000 over asking price the day after it was listed.

How did you finance this deal?

CMG Financial.

How did you add value to the deal?

I put a lot of hard work into renovating the Air BnB portion of the property which was in very bad shape.

What was the outcome?

I now have an Air BnB that generates approximately $1,300 per month. I also receive $400 per month from my roommate.

I am currently profiting about $100 per month from the house that I live in.

Lessons learned? Challenges?

I learned how to efficiently manage an Air Bnb. How to spot a great deal that most would overlook. How to budget while actively investing in renovations to a property. How to renovate many parts of a house.