So I’m in a bit of a bind, I have a duplex I’m house hacking we remodeled entire thing, new hvac, electric panels, electric main, updated plumbing, water heaters, furnace, install central air, roof.

We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Insurance is getting more and more expensive with renewals doubling or even tripling in some cases.Insurance companies will issue notices to quit if they see stains on your roof from google earth. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Asking price: $399kRehab: $65kARV: 570k The roof was replaced in 2024, the water heater in 2019, HVAC in 2019.The house looks to be in good condition..., but will need some cosmetic repairs. 

Typically, as the wholesaler, you pay for the inspection upfront, but you can sometimes negotiate this.In New Jersey, the end buyer usually covers closing costs in an assignment deal, but it should be clearly stated in the contract.Let me know if you need more details or further assistance with financing!

I’m just worried it won’t cover my cost to pay my lender back for the flip and I would have to come out of pocket or sell the house for minimal gain. 

The roof, The hvac, etc, etc.Go to your cpa when you buy it and tell him you want to use cost segregation so you can maximize as much depreciation up front as you can. 

The tenant will get their insurance that covers their stuff.Thanks

Also, what I’m asking for will cover all expenses while still meeting here investsmwnt goals.