First Kansas City Turnkey Purchase

First Kansas City Turnkey Purchase

Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes

Hey Everyone, 

I figured I would document my first turn key purchase in Kansas City, MO. I read another members similar blog and found it very helpful. I won't be naming company names unless through private message for feel free to ask. 

I researched a number of turn-key companies before narrowing it down to a few. I also found an area that I was comfortable enough (a BP member drove the area and gave me the low down) with and pulled the trigger on one. 

My wife and I executed the contract on 2/10. The lender that BP suggested works weekends & as a Realtor myself, I really appreciate that. Also, every company & seems agent I have spoken with seems to know and respect this guy. Locked in my rate this morning (5% w/ 20% down). I was tempted to by down the rate to 4.75% since I negotiated $1600 in closing cost credit but realized I'd rather keep the maximum cash in my pocket. The more cash I keep, the quicker I can buy #2 if all goes well. And really after looking at the number, the .25 difference really wasn't worth it in my opinion.

Also, my contact at the turn-key company and title company they chose has been working this weekend as well. There has already been a string of emails going back an forth this morning. We have reach out to the physical inspection company to schedule the inspection. This company was also chosen through BP suggestions and vetted through reviews and past clients. 

Off to a good start I suppose. Here are my research numbers. I know it always looks better on paper so we will see in 12-13 months where the numbers actual fall.

Purchase Price: $85,000

Down Payment: 17,000

Estimated closing costs after credit: $1,100ish

Total Cash Out of Pocket: $18,100ish

Mortgage Payment: $365

Rent: $948

Gross Rent: $11,376

Estimated Expenses:

Property Tax: $486

Insurance: $675

Property Management: $910

Vacancy: $910 (8%)

Maintenance: $910 (8%)

NOI- $7,484

Cash Flow: $258.66

Cap Rate- 9%

COC Return: 17%

Again, follow along as this newbie enters the world of REI.

If you comment, please make it constructive. None of that negativity please. 

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Rental Property Investor · Shawnee Mission, KS · Member since 2014 · 205 posts · 136 votes
9y

Congrats, I think you did pretty well here. My recommendation is to figure in $100-$125 for CapEx right away, assuming you have a long term hold in mind. I also like the zip code you bought in, some nice neighborhoods in there. The property tax is surprisingly low. My only house in KC with lower tax is in a borderline hood area. I strongly recommend to run the address on rentometer.com (I have a professional subscription, but anyone can run a general analysis) and confirm the market rent. Even the most reputable turnkey companies naturally fill their properties at the top of the market rent it makes all the other metrics look great and maximizes the purchase price potential. Also check comps on MLS/zillow and make sure the purchase price seems to fit and you aren't starting with much negative equity. Regarding vacancy and maintenance, consider costs of make-ready and LEASING FEES between tenants in addition to month-to-month items. With just one property in the portfolio right now, be conservative. PM if you want any help.

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  • Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes
    9y

    Not much. Everything is going fine with it. No complaints. My 3 month warranty expires after this month so we will see if that changes anything. No plans on upgrades as most of that was already done. I will continue to monitor rents over the next 9 months and see if it is worthy of raising them or just keeping a decent renter in then. San Diego is a great area, way out of my budget though. 

  • San Diego, CA · Member since 2017 · 34 posts · 15 votes
    9y

    Hey @Chris Nordella, congrats on the first purchase! I'm looking to make my first purchase soon as well. I would really appreciate if I could ask you some questions. What property management company did you use? How did you find your turnkey property? Thank you.

  • Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes
    9y
    Anthony To I purchased through USREEB & they handle the management.
  • Equity Raiser and Turnkey Provider · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @Anthony To:

    Hey @Chris Nordella, congrats on the first purchase! I'm looking to make my first purchase soon as well. I would really appreciate if I could ask you some questions. What property management company did you use? How did you find your turnkey property? Thank you.

     Good luck to you!

  • Surveyor · Hemet, CA · Member since 2015 · 797 posts · 112 votes
    9y

    Good luck! Headed to the commercial property in corona next week to get estimates. Hope we can get a nice price out of that building. I dream of opening a bed and breakfast in Temecula!

  • Investor · Glendale, CA · Member since 2015 · 94 posts · 20 votes
    9y

    Hey Chris,

    Late response to your deal but congrats!! I did my first deal in KC too. What company did you go through? I purchased a second with my parents and hopefully a third before the end of the year. They were both Turnkey but I'd really like to explore the possibilities of purchasing and using the brrr strategy. Let's try and connect....I live in Glendale. Again congrats man!!!!

  • Surveyor · Hemet, CA · Member since 2015 · 797 posts · 112 votes
    9y

    @Danny Cerecedes what's up! I am selling a commercial office in corona and then will be 1031ing the cash into local real estate. I am considering land in Temecula and build a bed and breakfast in wine country. Let's connect! I am heading to the real estate meeting in Riverside at the Mission Inn at 6:30 the 28th of this month.

  • Surveyor · Hemet, CA · Member since 2015 · 797 posts · 112 votes
    9y

    @Chris Nordella heading to my first official big real estate meeting Wednesday very excited! I want to learn from these other guys and maybe find partners one day. I am planning a trip maybe in august to meet Kevin and look at apartments!

  • Renter · Great Falls, MT · Member since 2014 · 12 posts · 3 votes
    9y
    Congrats Chris Nordella sounds like things are going well so far. Will be following eagerly as my wife and I will be jumping into the KC market in the next 6 months. Thanks for the valuable info so far!
  • Valdez, AK · Member since 2017 · 4 posts · 0 votes
    9y

    @Chris Nordella

    We are starting out in KC, and I would love to know who you've had success with. Please shoot me a PM if you are willing to help out a fellow BP newbie. Thank you!

    Laura and Matt

  • Rental Property Investor · Chandler, AZ · Member since 2017 · 39 posts · 9 votes
    9y

    Hi @Chris Nordella

    Thank you for sharing your experience. Congratulation on your purchase. Numbers looks very good. 

    I am also looking to invest in KS for a couple of months now. I am newbie and learning and educating myself to have a better understanding of this REI.

    I heard good things about the company you went thru, how is the experience so far through out the buy process, inspection and honoring the services they provided. Could you please pm Property inspector details, any advice in areas to look for and any other info that will help me in my pursuit.

    Thanks in advance.

  • Rental Property Investor · Lee County, FL · Member since 2017 · 26 posts · 17 votes
    9y

    Congrats on your investment! Any status updates on the performance? Has everything worked out as planned?

    I am considering making my first investment as well and would love to hear about your experience.

    Best of luck!

    Ryan

  • Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes
    9y
    So far so good Ryan Budil no issues yet. I'm sure they will come. It's a section 8 tenant so checks are always on time. PM quickly according to agreed upon payment schedule. I'll do an inspection in 3 months to see how tenant is treating the place. Other than that, little over $420 a month net. Just stashing the cash flow for Cap Ex, Vacancy, etc. for the future.
  • Rental Property Investor · Lee County, FL · Member since 2017 · 26 posts · 17 votes
    9y

    That's great to hear!

  • Palo Alto, CA · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    9y

    @Chris Nordella Looks like pretty good numbers. Can you pm the turnkey company you used and any other you'd recommend

  • Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes
    9y
    Hiep Vu I used USREEB
  • Palo Alto, CA · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    9y

    I've been looking into to them for a while already. How is the condition and any issues in your house? Also how is the property management

  • Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes
    9y
    I had an inspection done by Bulldog Inspections. They found a normal amount of items. I requested several to be completed prior to closing. Once items were completed I had a second inspection to confirm completion. I have not seen the home in person.
  • Investor · nashville TN · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    9y

    @Chris Nordella, I realize I am very late to this thread, but I will be in KC next week, and would love the name of your agent (especially if you're still happy with your decision). 

    Thanks,

    Fellow Californian, sharon conour

  • Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes
    9y
    Sharon Conour I used USREEB good luck!!
  • Maurice IlaoPro Member
    Oceanside, NY · Member since 2015 · 35 posts · 12 votes
    9y

    @Chris Nordella Congrats on your first property. Glad to hear it went so smoothly. 

  • Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2017 · 10 posts · 5 votes
    9y

    @Chris Nordella Just read this post and congratulations on your first turn-key investment. I am currently in the process of doing diligence in the KC area and would love to know some lender/PM suggestions you may have. My metrics are not far off from your initial purchase, so any way I can pick your brain would be great. Please shoot me a PM when you have the time.  

  • Alex CraigBusiness Member
    Real Estate Professional · Memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y

    @Mike Ruangutai so far so good, huh? Thanks! I just did a retail deal near Dunn and just listed one about a street or 2 over for $114,900.

  • Walnut, CA · Member since 2016 · 18 posts · 9 votes
    9y

    Hey @Alex Craig - So far so good. Wow, $114,900! That's awesome! Ticking the appreciation counter up. Planning to ping you guys on a third deal in the end of the year here. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Oxnard, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 77 votes
    8y
    Excited to say I put two new properties under contract with USREEB in Dayton, OH. We’ll see how these go.
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