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Hello everyone,
Hope you all had a great New Year! I have a question and would really appreciate your input.
I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past using hard money lenders, but I’ve noticed that th...

Contact potential sellers who are not actively seeking to sell their real estate holdings.  

Readers should seek professional advice. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

I also like Haverhill as a peripheral city to Boston - commuter rail stop, close to major highways, and nice downtown with some municipal improvements on the way.PROPERTY OVERVIEW:Unit Mix: (3) 2BR units, (1) 1BR unit, plus parkingRecent Upgrades: New roof, updated electrical panels, new hot water heaterLocation: Walkable to downtown in a well-established neighborhoodParking: Dual driveways provide off-street parking for tenantsRENOVATION SCOPE & COSTS:Limited photos available, but if the rest of the house is in similar condition, likely cosmetic rehab only (~$30K per unit).Potential upgrades include paint, flooring, kitchen cabinets/counters, and appliances.Ideal for a DIY landlord or owner-occupant looking to add value, but also works well for any investor seeking cashflow.MARKET RENTS & INCOME POTENTIAL:Market Rent Estimates (based on local comps):2BR Units: $2,200 - $2,500/month1BR Unit: ~$2,000/monthTotal Potential Rent: ~$8,600/monthCurrently Fully Tenanted:Current rents cover mortgage payment.Would need to manage tenant move-outs before renovations, which could delay the project.Evictions may be necessary if tenants do not leave voluntarily.FINANCIALS & PROJECTED RETURNS:Financing Assumptions:20% down payment, 7% interest rate, 30-year fixed mortgagePrincipal & Interest (P&I): ~$4,524/monthAnnual Expenses (including taxes & insurance): ~$17,000Utility Costs:Heat is not separately metered, leading to higher utility costs (factored into analysis).Projected Cash Flow & Returns:10% cash-on-cash return once stabilized$31K+ annual cash flow5-year total ROI ~95%, factoring in principal paydown and 2% annual appreciation

Being the military, it had that definite institutional overtone to it, but the basic premise was the same.I recently toured a new senior's complex in which on end - for those who were still relatively self sufficient - had individual units (bedroom, sitting room / kitchenette ... effectively a bachelor apartment but without a full kitchen) clustered together in groups of 4 with their own common room / kitchen and courtyard.On the other side of the complex were units for those who required more assisted living.  

It seems you're considering Elite Funding Group LLC for funding a project, and you're seeking feedback from others who have worked with them.

Would it be worth seeking a free consultation with a real estate attorney to evaluate my case?

I own a duplex that was built in 1989 and has had 2 stable long term tenants with no interest in selling. An investor who is buying the duplex next to mine wants to trade a duplex he owns in a neighborhood nearby so h...