I'm new. I think I found a pretty good deal?

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Caleb Webster · Answer

You're going to want to factor in closing costs on the front and back end as well as holding costs. If this property is outside of Portland, and my guess is that it is, you may be sitting on the property for several months before it sells. Talk to an agent and find out what the inventory of houses listed is in that area which will give you an idea of how long houses are sitting on the market.

Joseph M. · Answer

What are the numbers ? What price have you discussed ? What is the after repaired value and what would it take to get the house into condition for after repair value?

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

if those numbers are correct that's about as good as it gets spread wise in the Portland market.. 230k ARV is one of the very cheapest areas of the city if its a free standing SFR detached.. and you say its on septic that leads me to believe its not in the city..

and seller warranting that stuff is worthless.. just try to collect after the fact when he is long gone with your money..

get a good contractor in there to assess the condition and what it will take to rehab.. 30 to 40k in our market is basically cosmetic only.

Robert Campbell · Answer

Hello. What are you looking to do with the property, rehab and sell? Rehab and rent? Im not a seasoned expert, but not new either - my take is that you should lay out more info of what you are planning to do with the property and exactly how much lower it is than the surrounding area.

Lee L. · Answer

Get a home inspection done and ask contractor to come visit. You will get a better idea of issues with the house and the repair costs.

Robert Campbell · Answer

@Christoper Coleman - Great, does sound like a good deal. What I am finding, that the most difficult part is the part you said: I believe it to be only $35-40K in repairs. Knowing what it will really cost to rehab is the toughest part, and there always surprises. I am currently reading through the FLIP book which I heard about here and has a lot of information, I am currently getting multiple bids on a number of items for my current project while they are doing title search. Adding another 50% to what think it will cost you to rehab is what I have done - in other words if you still make money at 60k, then your safer. I get better at predicting the costs each time, and a little better at avoiding surprises.

Sam Shueh · Answer

With Zillow, Trulia, Redfin AVM tools why the seller will not asking market price do FSBO, having agent sell it for top price? My question is why he is discounting 48% for you if he can not get the going market?

The warranty is nothing than $250/350 a year.

I'm new. I think I found a pretty good deal?

I'm new. I think I found a pretty good deal?

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