Are MULTI-UNITS (2-4) rentals cash flowing in Baltimore?

Are MULTI-UNITS (2-4) rentals cash flowing in Baltimore?

Rental Property Investor · Hyattsville, MD · Member since 2017 · 48 posts · 8 votes

Hey! I am looking for good cash-flow in Baltimore through 2-4 unit properties. How is the the Baltimore market for multi-units concerning cash-flow?

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Baltimore, MD · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 26 votes
8y

HI, 

There are currently 16 Duplex building in Baltimore for sale. Prices ranging from 100-250.

There are currently 17 Triplex (3units) and three 4 unit buildings for sale. Prices ranging from 100-300.

Inventory is low BUT you can grab a turn key row home (#bed/1bath) for less than $70K and the potential rental income ranges from $1,100-1,400 depending on the location and the condition of the homes, My Investors love it. 

Areas I would look into: 21213, 21206, 21217, 21205, 21230, 21229, 21223

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  • Ozzy SirimsiBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 782 votes
    8y

    Not many around, and they have been over priced lately. 

    If you can find one with a good price tag it is always good.

  • Rental Property Investor · Hyattsville, MD · Member since 2017 · 48 posts · 8 votes
    8y

    @Ozzy Sirimsi thank you for the insight. I noticed you're a realtor in the Baltimore area. Mind if I gave you a call to discuss potential properties in that market?

  • Ozzy SirimsiBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 782 votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Adeiza Jatto:

    @Ozzy Sirimsi thank you for the insight. I noticed you're a realtor in the Baltimore area. Mind if I gave you a call to discuss potential properties in that market?

      No I don't mind

  • Real Estate Agent · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2016 · 37 posts · 12 votes
    8y
    I own a multi-family right now in Baltimore, they are hard to come by for a good price so you got to be on the lookout. In my opinion
  • Baltimore, MD · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 26 votes
    8y

    HI, 

    There are currently 16 Duplex building in Baltimore for sale. Prices ranging from 100-250.

    There are currently 17 Triplex (3units) and three 4 unit buildings for sale. Prices ranging from 100-300.

    Inventory is low BUT you can grab a turn key row home (#bed/1bath) for less than $70K and the potential rental income ranges from $1,100-1,400 depending on the location and the condition of the homes, My Investors love it. 

    Areas I would look into: 21213, 21206, 21217, 21205, 21230, 21229, 21223

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  • Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2016 · 61 posts · 13 votes
    8y

    I agree with all abov...

    The short answer is no don't buy multi family because the single familys cash flow better and are way more available...

  • Rental Property Investor · Twin Falls, ID · Member since 2017 · 49 posts · 8 votes
    8y

    What about larger multi-family? 24-100 units. Are they available and cash flowing like the SFHs? Or is it the same situation as the smaller multi? 

  • Rental Property Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2014 · 247 posts · 321 votes
    8y

    @Meghan Billings, if your referring to Larger multi-units in Baltimore, those get traded to locals first, the only mulit families that go to outsiders are the ones that are overpriced. Baltimore isn't some institutional city, its very much a boots on the ground city and a very small circle. Sellers and wholesalers go to people whom they know first in the city itself.  All the new groundup multi-units are done by a handfull of companies and that's only because the city lets them. Multis in good areas are about a 7% Cap rate, bad areas 10% cap rate

  • Rental Property Investor · Upper Marlboro, MD · Member since 2017 · 33 posts · 6 votes
    8y

    @Ozzy Sirimsi, would it be okay if we connected as I am looking to purchase some investment properties in Baltimore, and I need an agent that knows they lay of the land?

  • Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2015 · 71 posts · 24 votes
    8y

    @Adeiza Jatto would you be possibly interested in rehabbing a duplex or are you looking for turn key

  • Rental Property Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2016 · 109 posts · 31 votes
    8y

    @Jojo Olaseha thanks for your info on multifamily inventory in Baltimore and zipcodes to look into.

  • Landlord/Mentor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2011 · 96 posts · 97 votes
    8y

    As has been mentioned, if you buy them at the right price and you get the right rents then you can have a cash cow. Before you put any of them under contract make sure that they are properly zoned. You can do that my calling zoning. Just ask them what the current permitted use is. Another important thing is the metering. Sometimes you can call BGE and tell them that you are considering buying the building and you want to confirm the number of "active" gas and electric meters. In addition to that, you need to see if the heat is common and if so- oil or gas? Old boiler or new? 

    Best of luck with your search!

    Mark

  • Rental Property Investor · Hyattsville, MD · Member since 2017 · 48 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    @Mark Owens Thanks for the great advice, would like to chat with you sometime

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