Places seem to be in the $240-270k range for a 2 bd.

For a single person in the HMO option, the annual premium for the HDHC plan was in the $600 a month range.

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This includes cash flow, apperciation, and all expenses ranging from garbage disposals to new roofs. 

I have been crunching the numbers on some properties and the numbers just don't seem to add up.I've got estimates from multiple portfolio lenders and they are offering me interest rates in the 7%-8% range.

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Separating utilities would be a large upfront cost, however, utilities under master meter is approx $125/month/unit which would be in the range where normal utilities would run in my area.Purchase: $625,000Closing costs: $15,000Down payment, 25%: $156,25025 year, 5% interestMonthly P I: $2740Monthly income: $15,200Monthly expenses: $11,715 (most numbers are sellers pro forma until I look more in detail)Not accurate rehab quote at this point, but what I mentioned above, if each unit needs a facelift with flooring and paint, approx $5000/unit, close to $100,000 rehab budget would need to be expected.

We were looking at the 100-125k range, thinking we should have enough cash flow if we put a 25-30k down.

@Tiana Engstrom - Take a look at the rate spread between the HELOC and a Cash Out Refinance - Your payments may actually be lower as the term on a HELOC can range anywhere from 5-25 years depending on the bank whereas you can go 30 year on the Refinance.

And congratulations on venturing out and starting your own management company.Typically, this will range based on several factors - a couple of which will be: 1) your vendor relationships and, 2) your property management software.