Baltimore MD (City) Buying dilapidated properties rehabbing them

Baltimore MD (City) Buying dilapidated properties rehabbing them

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Good afternoon,

I am new to this and would like to know any tips on buying dilapidated properties and rehabbing them. My "do it yourself" skills are limited so the repair work will be all outsourced (hiring professionals).

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Real Estate Agent · Washington DC · Member since 2016 · 847 posts · 656 votes
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Quote from @Michael J. Momb:

Good afternoon,

I am new to this and would like to know any tips on buying dilapidated properties and rehabbing them. My "do it yourself" skills are limited so the repair work will be all outsourced (hiring professionals).

Most buildings in Baltimore are effectively totaled meaning the repair costs exceed the value finished value of the property, your much better off buying turn key.
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  • Real Estate Agent · Washington DC · Member since 2016 · 847 posts · 656 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Michael J. Momb:

    Good afternoon,

    I am new to this and would like to know any tips on buying dilapidated properties and rehabbing them. My "do it yourself" skills are limited so the repair work will be all outsourced (hiring professionals).

    Most buildings in Baltimore are effectively totaled meaning the repair costs exceed the value finished value of the property, your much better off buying turn key.
  • Rental Property Investor · MD · Member since 2018 · 287 posts · 205 votes
    3y

    Potential rehab costs outweighing sticker prices. Crazy to think about

  • Real Estate Agent · Washington DC · Member since 2016 · 847 posts · 656 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Solomon Morris:

    Potential rehab costs outweighing sticker prices. Crazy to think about


     That’s why so much of Baltimore is the way it is, if it made economic sense to rehab old building there wouldn’t be so many vacant units lol.

  • Property Manager · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3y
    Quote from @Jack Seiden:
    Most buildings in Baltimore are effectively totaled meaning the repair costs exceed the value finished value of the property, your much better off buying turn key.
    I completely disagree wit this statement. There are absolutely some homes/blocks where the cost to renovate will exceed the ARV, but doesn't apply to "most buildings in Baltimore". Our vacant home problem also not the reason for Baltimore being "the way it is", but rather a symptom.

    There are plenty of neighborhoods in Baltimore where you can make money investing in Real Estate, you just have to know your block and your numbers. To answer the OPs question, my first "tip" would be to start scouting neighborhoods to identify where you want to invest.
  • Austin, TX · Member since 2019 · 5k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    2y

    Good Luck!

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