What we found was only one other person contracted under $200 per square foot for clients and they also built within the city of columbus. the numbers have a much higher premium the closer you get to downtown. if you can't get the numbers to work my recommendation would be to get closer to downtown. we do build to rent development and single family home development and every line item is broken out. on the triples we have to build exterior staircases etc there are some things you can't really understand unless you build a lot. hope that helps but no one is going to build you for 110 a square foot. the lowest cost homes in our market at cost without a profit barely dip into 140 a square and we are in one of the cheapest construction markets and states in the country. 

The market has gotten a lot more competitive in recent years.

The good thing about the houseGood monthly cash flowGood interest rateIf its a headache property, I would sellIf it doesn't have much maintenance and you have good tenants, I would keep it.If you do decide to sell, you have about $200,000 of equity which you can buy 2-4 houses with when the market is more favorable.

The residential lease market in Washington, DC, from January 2024 to January 2025 has experienced some changes:Units Listed: The number of units listed decreased by 78, a 15.92% decrease, from 490 to 412.Listed Median Price: The listed median price increased by $175, a 6.19% increase, from $2,825 to $3,000.Units Leased: The number of units leased decreased by 58, a 19.86% decrease, from 292 to 234.Sold Median Price: The sold median price increased by $100, a 3.51% increase, from $2,850 to $2,950.Summary: A decrease in units listed and leased indicates a reduction in supply and demand year over year.

You have to understand the market, neighborhoods, numbers, and realize the risks involved buying houses "sight-unseen".

Hi Joesph, It’s awesome that you took the leap into fix-and-flips and already have your first deal hitting the market soon—huge milestone!

Is this reasonable idea for this market?

Buffalo is predicted to be #1 2025 Small City Housing Market of the year.

My experience has been overwhelmingly positive, but—like any market—it depends on your approach, risk tolerance, and the team you have in place.Detroit is unique.

And this market 100% of the sellers have paid it (my market).