Aspiring Real Estate Investor - The Defining Moment

Aspiring Real Estate Investor - The Defining Moment

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*Advise Needed*

Real Estate has been something that I have studied extensively for the last 5 years. I have devoted myself to countless hours (4 hours minimum - daily) to build up my real estate competency, so I could minimize loses and learn from other's mistakes. This was big for me, because I come from humble beginnings and knew I had no connections, so I knew I would have to make every dollar count - no room for error. That said, I sold my personal home in October 2021 and have been looking to dedicate the proceeds to my real estate ventures. I have found an out-of-state portfolio in Mobile, Alabama I am interested in and actually have a contract on currently. I want figure out a way to make it work, but am afraid my 'lack of experience' will make doing the deal almost impossible. The deal is a solid deal. The ARV of the portfolio is $780,000, the purchase price is $260,000 all the properties (20 doors - 16 SFH & 2 duplexes) are in fair shape. Every door is rented, except one unit, which does need work. It is worth noting multiple houses and duplexes are one parcel. The gross rental income is currently $6,600/month, with the potential to increase rents. That said, I am struggling with a financing method that has me coming out of pocket for less than ~$52k. I want to keep the out of pocket cost to less than $30,000 - $35,000. The plan originally was to get a 90% PP/100% rehab hard money loan then fix up the one unit that needs work then refinance with a bank, but I keep hearing the PP per property isn't enough to qualify for HM (which seems odd, why would they not at least look at the homes before deciding that - if it was a $300,000 home that I got for $20,000 in fair shape that would reduce their risk). So that has me stumped a little. Then the next hurdle will be the refinance piece. From my understanding multiple houses on a single parcel is tough to appraise, therefore, tough for a bank to finance. A solution I came up with is during the rehab process is to split the parcels up and just roll that expense into the "rehab budget". This deal would be huge for my start in real estate and want to know if there are avenues I'm not thinking of to get over the finish line on this opportunity.

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  • Investor · Rochester, NY · Member since 2016 · 576 posts · 358 votes
    4y

    You think the deal may be almost impossible because of your "lack of experience." What other possibilities are there? 1) Maybe the ARV isn't really $780,000. Where did you get that number? 2) Maybe the units aren't really in fair condition, maybe they're in poor condition. 3) The hard money people picture crap property at $13,000 per door. So do I. Are you sure it isn't crap? If it's not then convince them. Bring them photographs. Bring them copies of the signed leases. Bring them inspections reports that contain glowing comments. Sell it!

    Why would multiple houses/buildings on one site be hard to appraise? It might be hard for an amateur to appraise because there aren't any comps. But a pro will just look at it like a business. Gross revenue minus expenses equals profit (or loss) converts to a value. Subdividing this into a bunch of little parcels . . . now that's going to be tough.

    If it is your lack of experience that's killing this deal then go get experience. Start a little smaller. Get two or three successes under your belt. You'll find selling your visions to investors easier when you can show a history of success.

    Instead of fighting the hard money system, or the banking/lending system, learn how the system works and work with them. Find deals that they are more comfortable with rather than presenting them properties that they are just going to say "No" to.

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