Rehab Journal: Single Family Ranch in Bloomfield CT

Rehab Journal: Single Family Ranch in Bloomfield CT

Investor 路 Glastonbury, CT 路 Member since 2013 路 53 posts 路 10 votes

We closed on this single family rehab in Bloomfield, CT on Nov 6. It was a probate property which we put under contract on July 28, but didn't get the court approval until mid-October. The house is a 1350 sq ft, 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch in a quiet area. It sustained some water damage during the past winter, in the kitchen, dining room and basement. Rehab will include new roof, new bathroom, new kitchen, upgraded electrical, plumbing repairs, and landscaping. We plan to add a 2nd bathroom to boost functional value. Remaining work is cosmetic in nature.

Purchase price: $44,600; Rehab cost.: $48,600; ARV: $170,000

This was a win/win for everyone involved.

We plan to complete the work in 45 days. With the winter approaching, priority is being placed on exterior work over the next two weeks. I am writing this post at the mid-point of week 1. So far, we've been making good progress. 

Week 1 Status:

  • Permits have been pulled
  • Dumpster and portable toilet delivered to site 
  • Trees overhanging the house were trimmed and fallen leaves cleared
  • Garage was cleaned out and exterior scraped for painting.
  • House clean out is in progress, along with kitchen and bathroom demolition 
  • Roof replacement will begin on Friday (delayed because we had rain)

Stay tuned for weekly updates. 

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Kerry BairdPro Member
Rental Property Investor 路 Melbourne, FL 路 Member since 2011 路 3k+ posts 路 2k+ votes
10y

How did you find this property? I look forward to seeing you freshen up this home.  To your success!

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  • Kerry BairdPro Member
    Rental Property Investor 路 Melbourne, FL 路 Member since 2011 路 3k+ posts 路 2k+ votes
    10y

    How did you find this property? I look forward to seeing you freshen up this home.  To your success!

  • Realtor 路 Charlotte, NC 路 Member since 2014 路 935 posts 路 467 votes
    10y

    @Paul Haughton thanks for sharing and educating us .

  • Investor 路 Glastonbury, CT 路 Member since 2013 路 53 posts 路 10 votes
    10y

    @Kerry Baird thank you. This came from a direct mail campaign we concluded about 8 months prior. Circumstances changed for the seller during the winter (frozen pipes and water damage) and they reached out to us. 

    @Don Harris you're welcome. Happy to share. 

  • Rental Property Investor 路 Norwalk, CT 路 Member since 2013 路 276 posts 路 147 votes
    10y
    Congrats Paul Haughton This sounds like a great deal, hopefully everything goes to plan for you. I look forward to hearing about your progress! Dan
  • Investor 路 Glastonbury, CT 路 Member since 2013 路 53 posts 路 10 votes
    10y

    @Daniel Raposo, thank you. Will keep you posted. I like your video diary idea... I'll try to do a little of that here as well, but doubt I'll be able to top your quality. Great job with that.  

  • Real Estate Investor 路 Burlington, VT 路 Member since 2010 路 2k+ posts 路 1k+ votes
    10y

    @Paul HaughtonThanks for sharing as well and looking forward to following this!

    Two questions please: what's the age of the house, and what's your total budget for exterior painting (including prep).

    - Tom

  • Goshen, KY 路 Member since 2009 路 835 posts 路 683 votes
    10y

    Nice Paul!  That is the power of hanging in there and letting the process play out. I love probates!

    Sharon

  • Investor 路 Glastonbury, CT 路 Member since 2013 路 53 posts 路 10 votes
    10y

    @Tom S., the house was built in 1957, and last upgraded in 1978. The aluminum siding the house is in good shape. It only needs power washing. The garage has wood siding, and that is what we will scrape and paint. 

    @Sharon Vornholt, thank you for the guidance and support. We'll be trading notes, tips and frustrations 馃榾. 

  • Goshen, KY 路 Member since 2009 路 835 posts 路 683 votes
    10y

    Yes we will @Paul Haughton- in more ways than one.  :)

    Sharon

  • Investor 路 Rochester, WA 路 Member since 2013 路 221 posts 路 30 votes
    10y

    Sounds like a solid deal. Congrats. Keep us updated!

  • Investor 路 Glastonbury, CT 路 Member since 2013 路 53 posts 路 10 votes
    10y

    @Matthew Murphy, thanks and I will. 

  • Member since 2020 路 69 posts 路 15 votes
    5y

    @Paul Haughton If you run across other distressed properties and want to wholesale them, drop me a note. I live in Bloomfield. 

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