Triplex Opportunity in Denver Market — Seller Needs Fast 1031 Exit

Triplex Opportunity in Denver Market — Seller Needs Fast 1031 Exit

Member since 2021 · 12 posts · 3 votes

Looking for feedback on a Triplex deal in the Denver/Aurora market.

Seller needs to complete a 1031 exchange quickly, and I can close within the required 17-day window. Property is a 1971 build but has had major capital improvements completed in the last 12 months:

  • New metal roof
  • New sewer lines (cast iron replaced)
  • Full plumbing replacement to PVC
  • New water heaters
  • Mini splits in all units

Current layout: Units 1100 sq feet

  • Two 2bd/2ba units with unfinished basements
  • One 3bd/2ba with finished basement

Business plan:
Finish the basements and convert all units to 3bd/2ba. Approx 50k for conversion of both basements.

Current rents are below market:

  • 2/2 units rented at ~$1,700 (market appears ~$1,900–$2,100)
  • 3/2 rented at ~$1,800 (market appears ~$2,100–$2,400)

Current gross rents: $5,215/month

Deal details:

  • Purchase price: $795,000
  • 25% down / loan amount: $596,250
  • Interest rate: 6.3%
  • P&I: ~$3,691/month

Comparable triplexes in same area sold between $900K–$1.1M over last 24 months, with another currently listed at $1.025M.

Near-term strategy:
Raise rents conservatively to:

  • $2,000 / $2,000 / $2,200
  • Total projected rent: $6,200/month

Projected metrics:

  • NOI: ~$48,540
  • Cap rate: ~6.1%
  • DSCR: 1.10x
  • Cash flow: ~$354/month
  • CoC return: ~1.8% on ~$232K invested

Main questions:

  1. Would you move forward with this in today’s Denver market?
  2. Is the appreciation + forced equity upside enough despite weaker initial cash flow?
  3. Any concerns with Aurora specifically heading into the next few years?

Appreciate any feedback from folks active in Denver multifamily.

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  • Ryan ThomsonBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    5mo

    Fast 1031 exits are a solid buying opportunity if you can move on the timeline. The seller already identified a replacement property or is scrambling to, and they've got either 45 days to identify replacements or 180 days to close depending on where they are in the exchange.

    For buyers, that urgency usually means the seller prioritizes certainty over top dollar. That's real leverage.

    On the Denver triplex market, small multifamily still has decent fundamentals. Three units is a manageable entry point, and if you're house hacking (living in one unit, renting the others), FHA goes up to 4 units.

    One thing worth asking before anything else: does this triplex have an existing FHA or VA loan from 2020-2022? If so, that loan is assumable by law. Assuming a 3.25% rate on a $500K balance instead of new financing at 6.8% saves about $1,083 per month. On a triplex where rent is already covering part of the mortgage, that changes your whole return profile.

    Just ask the listing agent what loan is on it and when it was originated. Takes 30 seconds and could be the most valuable question you ask.

    What's the asking price and do you know the existing loan balance?

    The Assumable Guy544 Reviews
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