Invest now or wait for recession?

[Marcos Carbi]

Hey guys, 

I'm thinking of going in on a duplex in a great, growing area of Fort Myers, FL. $380k, 2003 build, $30k of CapEx (paint, roof, AC, water heater), $3,300 monthly rent, $500 cash flow, 5% CoC return with a 6.125% rate.

I want to send an offer but my only dilemma is this recession we’re in/heading towards. The market the property is in is hot and has a lot of demand, but I wouldn’t want to get into it just to see the same duplex sell for much lower 6 months from now. What’re your thoughts? Should I go for it?

I’m reading a bunch of different articles on the future of multi-family homes so Im not sure what to think. Should I be waiting for lower prices? A part of me believes multi-family investments won’t be affected too much given they are investors with money, not primary home buyers.

I would tremendously appreciate your advice, thank you!