First BRRRR! Triplex - Philadelphia, PA (2017)
3 Replies
Alex Capozzolo
Wholesaler from Philadelphia, PA
posted over 1 year ago
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Philadelphia.
Purchase price: $133,500
Cash invested: $61,000
Contributors:
@Jon Sanborn
Our first BRRRR! An amazing learning experiences, lots of ups and downs, made mistakes and made money.
Lessons learned? Challenges?
Contractors ... are the worst. Set proper expectations, and put everything in writing!

Alex Capozzolo
Wholesaler from Philadelphia, PA
replied over 1 year ago
NEIGHBORHOOD: Allegheny West in Philadelphia - Triplex!
DEAL FIND: We found the deal on the MLS, but it was first posted on HubZu, which is linked to Philly's MLS. HubZu is an Auction Site, and the property was bank owned.
FINANCING: Crowd sourcing $ from a family friend. This was our first time ever asking for money (isn't as scary as you think once you try it!). We knew the neighborhood well, and knew this was a deal that we could BRRRR and repay the family friend.
TOTAL PROCESS: 12 months between the Full Rehab and Refinance. Both of these were huge learning experiences. Tip - find a good lender and make sure you review every single detail with them upfront before beginning any type of process (i.e. is the property owned under a personal name or LLC, how many members are in the LLC). Those details can affect if a lender will loan you a residential loan vs a commercial loan sometimes, which both comes with different interest rates/terms.
Alex Capozzolo
Wholesaler from Philadelphia, PA
replied over 1 year ago
THE FINANCIALS - BRRRR:
Purchase Price: $130,924
Renovation Costs: $61,025
Holding Costs (12 months): $2,384
Total Investment Costs: $194,333
New Appraisal Price: $330,000
Refinance (70% LTV): $231,000
Closing Costs: $16,000
Total BRRRR Profit: $20,667
Alex Capozzolo
Wholesaler from Philadelphia, PA
replied over 1 year ago
CASH FLOW:
Mortgage: $1,349
Insurance: $150
Taxes: $23
Estimated Mo. Repairs: $137 (5%)
Cap Ex: $82 (3%)
Vacancy: $219 (8%)
Property Management $274 (10%)
Miscellaneous: $100
Total Expenses: $2,333
Total Rental Income: $2,735
Total Cash Flow: $402
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