I came across an interesting mixed-use property deal and wanted to get some insights from the community on how to approach it. Here are the key details:
Property Type: 5-unit mixed-use building (2 retail, 3 residential)
Asking Price: $5,200,000
Building Size: 4,526 SF
Lot Size: 1,573 SF
Air Rights: 4,939 SF available
Location: Prime area, corner lot, close to public transportation and major attractions
Let's assume you bought it without any money down and just took over their existing loan of $4.375 at 4.28%. That would be $800,000 below asking, so it's a good deal, right?
The mortgage payment would be over $21,000 per month or $252,000 per year. I'm guessing you'll spend at least $150,000 more on taxes and insurance, which puts you at $400,000 a year in expenses for a property with a gross income of $360,000. That's a $40,000 loss per year after buying it for $800,000 below asking price and before accounting for maintenance, vacancies, capex, etc.
Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.