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Jordan Sutherland
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  • Lubbock, TX
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2 off market deals in West Texas! Should I purchase them?

Jordan Sutherland
  • Realtor
  • Lubbock, TX
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Hey guys, I've been looking for my next SFR or small multi family deal for the past month. I'm pre-approved for a conventional loan with 20% down at 5% interest amortized over 30 years. I'm a realtor and look for deals on the MLS every day. It's been slim pickings in my local market lately! I have found two off market deals, through personal connections and i think both of these deals are worth investing in. I would love to hear your opinion on the potential investments! Both of them are in totally different neighborhoods of my hometown, Lubbock, TX. Based on analysis and comps, both properties are easily worth around $115,000-$120,000 each. I can purchase both for around $95,000-$100,000 each, and both homes will cashflow around $100/month each. Both are 3/2/2 Brick SFR's built in the 80's, and in good condition. The projected cash flow on these is not wonderful, but both deals have instant built in equity. Both of these homes also are on the outskirts of a growing city, in good B class neighborhoods, and should have great potential for long term appreciation. Both deals have so much potential, but I'm a little hesitant to go for it, because the cash flow is not that great. I have three rental units right now, and I'm trying to expand rapidly, but want to minimize my mistakes. Any cashflow I make will be directly reinvested into acquiring more rentals. These won't provide a whole lot of cash flow in the short term, but will still provide $100/month (conservatively) each while financed, and offer great potential for appreciation. Do you guys think I should pull the trigger? I appreciate any input you guys have! Thanks!

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Brian Mathews
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Brian Mathews
  • Contractor
  • Round Rock, TX
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I haven't been to Lubbock in several years.   Is it growing?   I always thought it was a pretty stagnant town.    Everything goes up in value over time, but what is the draw for rapid expansion to increase the cash flow or value in the next 5 years?    Are they going to go up $2K a year in value or $10K a year.   Are the rents going up $300 a month in the next 2 years or are they going up $25 a month?   1980s homes are now 30+ years old and along with it comes associated maintenance.   1 new hvac system wipes out 4 years of $100 a month if nothing else goes wrong, not including vacancies.    A tenant moving out and you sitting on a payment for a month wipes out 1 year of $100 a month.   Which is fine if you get decent appreciation,  but look at it realistically rather than being house horny.    

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