Model Home Leaseback Opportunity near Washington DC...Good Deal?

Model Home Leaseback Opportunity near Washington DC...Good Deal?

Washington, DC · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 2 votes

Hello-

I own one rental home in Maryland just outside DC. I lived in this home for 11 years. I have a current deal I'm considering that doesn't meet most minimum requirements for CAP rate, Cash on cash return, etc that I see on the forums. Here are the specifics:

- $369 Selling price (new construction), $15% down payment, $12k closing costs, $2700 Monthly rent back (the reputable home builder will rent from me until the community is finished in 4 years, maybe sooner.), no repair costs, no renovation costs, no prop mgmt fees, etc. 

I haven't signed the contract yet so some of these numbers are subject to change. Has anyone ever done a Modelhome leaseback? What numbers do you typically look at to determine if this is a "good deal"? 

I am a newbee so all thoughts/ ideas are welcome. 

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Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
8y
Originally posted by @Rhonda Harrison:

My mistake the builder is Ryan Homes.

Thank you!

 I wouldnt buy a Ryan. They are about the lowest tier builder in the area. Their houses do not age well.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Brooke Park Drive · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    8y

    I see those from time to time and have wondered how it would work out.

  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
    8y
    Rhonda Harrison Few questions: 1. Do they still provide any warranty ? 2. Will they repaint the home etc prior to giving it back to you 3. May I ask who is the builder (I am in the area and know most of the builders) I would run numbers like a typical rental where you have X amount of $ into the deal and it will cash flow Y amount to see what your getting as a return. What is nice is you do not have to deal with tenants and vacancy etc.
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  • Washington, DC · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 2 votes
    8y

    1- Warranty will need to be discussed but if they take four yearsit may no longer be under warranty

    2- Yes, patch paint and the overall condition of the house will be “new” at the end of the lease

    3- The builder is DR Horton

  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
    8y

    If this is one of their Frederick properties, I would strongly consider that. If it is the Glenarden development, I would not.

  • Washington, DC · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 2 votes
    8y

    My mistake the builder is Ryan Homes.

    Thank you!

  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Rhonda Harrison:

    My mistake the builder is Ryan Homes.

    Thank you!

     I wouldnt buy a Ryan. They are about the lowest tier builder in the area. Their houses do not age well.

  • Washington, DC · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 2 votes
    8y

    Not even if I was planning to sell at the completion of the community ? 

  • Member since 2020 · 13 posts · 3 votes
    6y

    @Rhonda Harrison did you end up purchasing this property? I am in a similar situation with a Ryan Homes development in Charlotte, NC and would like some feedback from someone who has purchased and leased back their model home. Thanks and be well!

  • Member since 2010 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Adam Sciupac:

    @Rhonda Harrison did you end up purchasing this property? I am in a similar situation with a Ryan Homes development in Charlotte, NC and would like some feedback from someone who has purchased and leased back their model home. Thanks and be well!

    Adam, did you end up buying? 

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