{"id":78435,"date":"2017-08-03T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=78435"},"modified":"2024-02-19T14:40:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T21:40:53","slug":"2016-06-07-breakdown-30k-rental-purchaseoffer-closing-with-pics-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/2016-06-07-breakdown-30k-rental-purchaseoffer-closing-with-pics-numbers","title":{"rendered":"Breakdown of a $30k Rental Purchase: From Offer to Closing [With Pics & Numbers!]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Theory can kill you when it comes to investing in real estate. It\u2019s all too easy for investors to get caught up in what they could do, what they dream of doing down the road, and even in education. So what does it take to get out there and make some money now<\/em>?<\/p>\n

The top excuse of virtually all entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors is lack of money. All too often that just enables them to justify not taking action on the important things that will give them the cash they crave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dueling it out with the world\u2019s ultra-wealthy to see who can pay the most money for an apartment building in Los Angeles, CA might sound fun. However, you can also get started on the other end of the spectrum by making some good returns on homes that cost less than $40,000 — if you start moving today. In the future, you can always restructure or expand by venturing into other sectors, such as multifamily<\/a>. The key is to simply get started.<\/span><\/p>\n

How am I currently doing it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Marketing & Making Offers<\/h2>\n

If you make zero offers, you have zero chance of getting a deal today.<\/span><\/p>\n

I tell people that you have to take <\/span>a lot<\/span><\/i> of action to get deals. It\u2019s a numbers game. You really have to sift through a lot of subpar listings to find the good ones. My partner and I send anywhere between 50-100 offers on listed properties EACH WEEK. Yes, we have the help of a virtual assistant! We also speed up and streamline this process by always making sure to put a 7-day inspection period as a contingency in the contract. <\/span>
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\nRelated:<\/strong> Case Study: Why $30k Real Estate CAN Be Profitable [With Pictures & Numbers!]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The property at 315 W. 39th Street was recently listed for $25k on the Multiple Listing Service. The seller priced this property to sell from the very start. We offered $14k.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Due Diligence<\/h2>\n

This property is located\u00a0right around the corner from our office. So we were very familiar with the location. There is a well-known college close by (Butler University), as well as a <\/span>park being revitalized<\/span><\/a>. I recommend being in the know of where the city plans on putting investment dollars; this will allow for some great appreciation upside. We got right out there and took a look at the property after the offer was accepted. Turns out that after doing a property walkthrough to verify our rehab numbers, we felt comfortable with our purchase price. In pulling the rent comps, we conservatively priced the rent at $695. I prefer to price rental houses<\/a> to where they do not sit on the market very long. <\/span><\/p>\n

Negotiation<\/h2>\n

The seller on this deal was motivated. When the house was originally listed, it was priced to sell at $25k. Of course, our offer came in much lower at $14k. Thankfully, this was a situation where there wasn\u2019t much going back and forth, as the seller wanted out. The seller did originally counter our $14k offer, but after we simply explained that due to the current condition of the home, we could only purchase it for $14k, the seller decided to accept.<\/span><\/p>\n

Renovations<\/h2>\n

The ARV on <\/span>this house<\/span><\/a> is conservatively $60k. We put roughly $15k into the house with all of the updating. All in, we were at approximately $30k (50% of the value). Since we do a lot of volume in our market, we have contractors who we trust that prioritize our business, can get in and out fast, and turn properties around quickly (and with good quality). Building strong relationships with contractors is key to this business. Here is a <\/span>link<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to the budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leasing<\/h2>\n

At the time of writing this, we are currently marketing the home for rent and expect to have the property rented within 14 days of going on the market. <\/span><\/p>\n

Closing<\/h2>\n

This was an all-cash purchase, so the closing was very swift and simple. At just $30k all in, this is the type of deal many investors could also do with their own current cash on hand, 401Ks, or with a credit card or line of working capital. Even those who\u00a0don\u2019t have access to that type of cash can certainly find a few friends to partner up with or take advantage of some form of syndication, which gives them a share of the deal.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Numbers<\/h2>\n

$30,000 All In (Rehab\/Holding Costs + Purchase)<\/span><\/p>\n

$3,849 Net Rental Income Per Year (See Below for Expense Breakdown)<\/span><\/p>\n

= 12.8% Cash on Cash Return<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Due to acquiring the property at such a low price, we plan\u00a0to get\u00a0the property taxes appealed, which will further increase the returns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> The $30k Rental Property: How to Finance & Profit From Cheap Real Estate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Summary<\/h2>\n

It can be a lot faster to get results in real estate if you focus on what you can afford to do and then just get out there to make offers, drive properties, and stake those rental signs on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

[Editor’s Note: We are republishing this article to help out our newer readers.]<\/em><\/p>\n

Investors: What rental purchases have you made lately? Any questions about the process described above?<\/em><\/p>\n

Leave your comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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