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William S.
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  • Overland Park, KS
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New Construction Townhomes Waukesha County

William S.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Overland Park, KS
Posted Jun 23 2017, 06:48

Has anyone investigated doing new construction town homes/multi-family in Waukesha County/Milwaukee area? Supply is low and current multi family homes are in disrepair/bad locations. I have been considering seeking a builder to complete a row of 3 bed 2 bath town homes. Not a large complex but 4-units max.

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Rob Myers
  • Milwaukee, WI
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Rob Myers
  • Milwaukee, WI
Replied Jun 24 2017, 05:30

This is something I've considered as deals are getting harder to come by in my target area.  I've done some high level investigation on what it would take to build a new side by side duplex in Waukesha County and I haven't had much luck making the numbers work.  Rent for what you describe should be around $1,500-$1,600/mo.  Finding the right piece of land at the right price is a challenge.  Also, you are going to be competing with larger complexes and communities that offer more amenities than you can with 2-4 units which will put some pressure on your rents.  It's not to say it can't be done, but it's going to take finding the right location.