First Property.

First Property.

Pekin, IL · Member since 2014 · 7 posts · 0 votes

I found a property for under 28,000. It's ARV is 65,000. I am just starting out, would it be better to sell back to a investor, or fix it up myself? It needs about 6-8k of work.

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  • Flipper/Rehabber · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 14 votes
    12y
    How many comps did you pull to determine the arv? How did you determine the rehab cost? Where did you find the property?
  • Pekin, IL · Member since 2014 · 7 posts · 0 votes
    12y

    4 comps within 2 blocks that recently sold this past 6 months. Needs paint, carpet, light fixtures, and trim. Zillow and Trulia.

  • Real Estate Investor · Milwaukee, WI · Member since 2013 · 17 posts · 0 votes
    12y

    if you're trying to get a bunch of properties under your belt to create some cash flow, and you feel comfortable with the area it is in, fix it yourself and rent it out.

    if you need the cash for something else, or want to save up for a more expensive place for a rental, flip it.

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    Residential Real Estate Investor · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    12y

    Depends on how confident you are in the comps and the repair figures (they tend to go over budget), but from the numbers you gave, I think doing this one yourself makes sense. Especially since it appears like it will be a quick rehab.

  • Developer · Austin, TX · Member since 2010 · 371 posts · 284 votes
    12y

    What are your long term real estate goals? Choose the strategy that aligns with where you want to develop your expertise.

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