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All Forum Posts by: Zhong Zhang

Zhong Zhang has started 1 posts and replied 6 times.

Post: a multifamily investment case analysis

Zhong ZhangPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jersey Citi/Hoboken
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 1
Quote from @Shawn Mcenteer:

The cost associated with insurance for not having 20% is peanuts compared to what you potentially can do leveraging your down payment.  I would keep as much liquid as possible and essentially get you to 20% equity or more by renovating the property.  Applying a value add strategies can get you to much much more equity rather quickly.


 thanks a lot! let me dig deep it. 

Post: a multifamily investment case analysis

Zhong ZhangPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jersey Citi/Hoboken
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 1
Quote from @Shawn Mcenteer:

Hi @Zhong Zhang I have used vacancy hacks over the years to get personal properties under 1% when turning tenants over. 3% increase depends on renewing or getting new tenants, when renewing tenants that's  a safe amount.  When getting new tenants I've found the increase to be much more.  I enjoy tenants turnover ever few years for the reason fair market rents tend to increase significantly year over year.  This vary heavily town to town. 

20% down is great if buying strictly as investment but if you have a way of owner occupying I would explore that route and apply the 20% down to increasing value of property and instead using low money down loan.  It can accelerates process and can make numbers look very attractive (if you are open to renovations, does not need to be crazy)


 Thanks a ton, Shawn, for your reply! It's my first time to hear vacancy hacks and feel very excited about it. Can you share a bit more? 

I am gonna live in this multifamily, thus I think I am qualified as owner occupying. What are the strategies to get 20% down? I heard that less than 20% down causes additional insurance fee? does this drag down the IRR?

Thanks again for your reply and I learnt something new today. 

Post: a multifamily investment case analysis

Zhong ZhangPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jersey Citi/Hoboken
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 1

Can you help me evaluate an investment case? I mainly want to ask if these assumptions are reasonable and if there's anything I haven't considered:

(1) multifamily units in NJ close to New York City, ~$1,000,000, 20% down payment, 

(2) Using the following assumptions: 4% appreciation rate, 6.5% interest rate and 5.0% refinance after 5 years, $10,000 yearly maintenance fee

(3) ~$6,000 monthly rental and assume 3% increase yearly with 5% vacancy rate

(4) Based on the above, the calculated IRR if selling at the 10th year is ~19% (considering tax benefits) and ~17% (without tax benefits). The tax benefits refer to the tax deductions from mortgage interest and property tax.

The returns mainly rely on appreciation, and the cash flow only improves in the last few years, also depending on securing the 5% refinance rate.

I've learned a lot from this forum, but as I start to operate on my own, I'm still not completely confident. I'm not expecting a yes or no answer - I would be very grateful if you could comment on the analysis above. Thank you very much!

Post: Converting to condo in Union City, NJ?

Zhong ZhangPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jersey Citi/Hoboken
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 1
Quote from @Stefan Tsvetkov:

Note the below bill was proposed, establishing a 5-year moratorium on condo conversions in high population/population density counties (basically Hudson County only). The bill was pocket veto-ed last month by the Senate President as its sponsors retracted due to its scope (Hudson County) having gone beyond the sponsors' original intent (seemingly Union City only).

The bill was lead sponsored by Union City Mayor (and NJ Senator) Brian P. Stack, a fact which should come as little surprise :) An eventual future bill now seems likely to prohibit conversions in Union City alone. 

Condo Conversion Bill impacting Hudson County

Condo Conversion Bill Pocket Vetoed by Senate President


 Hey Stefan, I wonder have you finished the conversion. I am considering doing the same thing but in Hoboken area. Really appreciate if you can share your experience of conversion. Also if there is any attorney in this area you highly recommend, please let me know 

Post: Buying a house in Jersey city (in jersey city heights area)

Zhong ZhangPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jersey Citi/Hoboken
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 1
Quote from @Christene Martin:

Hi Vinay, I have been living in the Jersey City/Hoboken area for 14+ years...and also have a few rentals in the area. 

if I can help answer any questions, I would be happy to do so. 

 Hello, Christene. I am Jon and moved to the Jersey City/Hoboken area two years ago. actively looking for investment opportunity now. Can I connect with you through email to ask some questions. 

Post: Does anyone have personal experience and knowledge with condo conversions in Hoboken?

Zhong ZhangPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jersey Citi/Hoboken
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 1

https://ecode360.com/15245641#15245642 seems like condo conversions is not permitted in Hoboken but curious what's the result of your case.