My first investment property

My first investment property

Rental Property Investor · Pass Christian, MS · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 7 votes

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $40,000
Cash invested: $25,000

1500 square foot 3 bed 2 bath beautifully remodeled single family residence minutes away from The University of Southern Mississippi and Forest General Hospital

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I was interested in investing in this type of deal because I wanted to buy my first place after college instead of throwing away $1,000 plus every month to rent a place.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I found this deal on the Zillow for 55K. I noticed the person selling the property ran out of money halfway through a renovation, so I offered 40K cash plus he had to leave all the supplies he bought for the house in the property upon sale. He accepted.

How did you finance this deal?

I financed this deal with a HELOC on my parents home that they owned free and clear

How did you add value to the deal?

I did a complete remodel to add value to this deal

What was the outcome?

The outcome was a beautiful property that appraised for $150,000 upon rehab ending

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  • Pat HeidingsfelderBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Biloxi, MS · Member since 2016 · 170 posts · 92 votes
    5y

    Great deal, and that's a great area! Congrats!

  • Investor · Jackson, MS · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 769 votes
    5y

    Congratulations, you did well! Are you planning on refinance it under your own name now? With the amount of equity you have in it you could easily buy another property. 

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    5y

    Great job! Congratulations @Prescott Williams ! 

  • Developer · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 13 posts · 3 votes
    5y

    @Prescott Williams Great job! I just bought a house in historic downtown Hattiesburg! It's a beautiful area with lots of investment opportunities. If you ever want want to connect and talk real estate let me know.

  • Investor · Brandon, MS · Member since 2017 · 38 posts · 14 votes
    5y

    Nice! Thats a great first deal! I went to USM, do you plan to rent it by bedroom to students or a family? 

  • MS · Member since 2020 · 37 posts · 19 votes
    5y

    Prescott!  I heard you on the podcast and I also follow you in IG.  You are inspiring!  

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