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Purchase price: $100,000 Cash invested: $130,000 Small cabin on 5 acres of land with the barn and still covered bridge we remodeled the property added septic tanks gravel landscaping redid the entire cabin and now we are cash flowing very strong and heavy on this property What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I have owned numerous businesses spanning 37 years, including marketing and management consulting, lawn care, landscaping nursery, horizontal directional drilling, heavy construction, and reclaimed wood.

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Upgraded windows, landscape work and made two separate dwelling units.

It also had water drainage issues and no landscaping.

i really curious how professional contractor able to enhance the landscape so the house can be sold way higher than without landscaping....

Estimated Market Value: $290,000 to $330,000One of the most satisfying aspects of this investment is that the duplex is now operating at break-even, and we managed to secure it at a 10% discount below market value, showcasing the value of strong relationships and strategic decision-making in real estate investing.This deal exemplifies the importance of being adaptable to market conditions and leveraging existing networks to uncover hidden gems in the real estate landscape.

Here is my expected cost:Land: $475kAcquisition Costs (Environmental, Survey, Geotech, Traffic Study): $25kSoft Costs (Engineering, architect, impact fees, permit, legal, closing costs, taxes, interim interest): $300kSite Development Costs: (Earthwork, underground utilities, curb cuts, fencing, stormwater, paving, landscaping): $800k ($400k/acre)Subtotal before vertical costs: $1,600,000 ($80/SF). 

I got couple properties in Texas but I can tell you with this interest and mortgage landscape it's hard to find a property which will cashflow with 20% down.