Chicago Single-Family BRRRR w/Pics & Numbers

Chicago Single-Family BRRRR w/Pics & Numbers

Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 179 posts · 122 votes

This is my latest rehab that is in the refinance stage of BRRRR. I will begin by stating that the rehab went over budget as I decided to test out more durable materials such as using Life Proof Flooring throughout the entire home excluding the bathroom. Epoxy Grout was used in the bathroom and Kitchen back splash to reduce grout maintenance. A laundry closet was added to remove the washer and dryer from the kitchen, and the entire home was rewired and the electrical service was upgraded as the home seemed to have had the very first breaker box every made. If all goes well with the appraisal during the refinance there will be about $5K left in the investment.

Special thanks to my GC @Robert Leach and his team who did a great job start to finish, and to @Mark Ainley who I can always depend on to help answer the tough questions. 😊 (We had to Killz the ceiling 4 times to stop the tobacco from bleeding through.)

  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds 1 Bath
  • Built on a Slab
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Short Sale - 2 Months Start to Closing
  • Financed with a Hard Money Lender (Lima One Capital)
PURCHASE COSTS:
Purchase Price $ (46,500.00)
Inspection(s) $ (400.00)
Appraisal(s) $ (900.00)
Survey(s) $ -
Lender Fees/Costs $ (3,760.90)
Closing Costs $ (4,204.22)
Other $ -
Total: $ (55,765.12)
REHAB COSTS:
Labor (from page 2) $ (27,400.00)
Materials (from page 2) $ (17,729.00)
Total: $ (45,129.00)
Unit Breakdown
Unit 1 $ 1,400 

Assuming $125,000 ARV during Refinance

ReFinance Assumptions
LTV 75%
Loan Amt $93,750
Equity Left $31,250
Interest Rate 5%
Mortgage (yrs) 30
Mortgage Payment $ 489.04
Cash Out Refi Return $ (4,983)
ReFinancing Key Values
Cost/Unit $ 93,750
Cash On Cash Return 118.31%
Monthly Cash Flow $ 491
Annual Cash Flow $ 5,896 

Before

After

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Mark AinleyBusiness Member
Property Manager · Roselle, IL (Chicago Suburb) · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
7y

@Christopher Malone if not today, sometime in the near future you need to share with the BP community what is next?  How are you going to take this momentum and keep growing?

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  • Investor · Fort Wayne, IN · Member since 2013 · 152 posts · 126 votes
    7y

    Congratulations,  awesome finishes in the bathroom surround  and kitchen area !

  • Mark AinleyBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Roselle, IL (Chicago Suburb) · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    @Christopher Malone Nice job and you did an awesome rehab job.  Thanks for letting me be part of your story!

  • Architect · Chicago, IL · Member since 2017 · 53 posts · 17 votes
    7y

    @Christopher Malone Hi, and thanks for posting this, looks like a nicely done project.

    These are helpful to see for newbies like me trying to get started.

    What all else does that extra $420 out of the 1400 cover? I'm assuming taxes, insurance, cap ex and maintenance. Do you pay for property maintenance or do it yourself (separate or included in monthly cash flow)?

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 27 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    Nice job, appreciate you sharing!

  • Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 179 posts · 122 votes
    7y

    Thanks everyone!

    @Brian H. That's correct. The property taxes are a little less than $1,800, $800 for property insurance, 10% for Property Management (I self manage, but still budget for this), 5% for repairs (Given the performance of my other rentals, this is about my annual average), and $75 per month for the Water, Sewer, and Garbage. 

  • Mark AinleyBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Roselle, IL (Chicago Suburb) · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    @Christopher Malone if not today, sometime in the near future you need to share with the BP community what is next?  How are you going to take this momentum and keep growing?

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 27 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    What suburb / neighborhood do you focus on if you don’t mind sharing?

  • Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 179 posts · 122 votes
    7y

    @Mark Ainley

    Great idea! My goal is to have 20 SFR's by 2020. After re-evaluating that goal, I jammed myself up in a couple of areas. First, the start of my real estate journey did not match my destination at the time. Back then the goal was to just get started and I was not prepared out of the gate to scale. Second, I have come to realize that even using the BRRRR method, your capital will eventually run out, especially if you keep fixed CapEx reserves for each property like myself. With that said, 20 SFR's is still the target, but the modified goal is to get better at, and start using creative methods to acquire properties such as seller finance and partnerships. As you recommended, I will get more detailed in the near future and outline timelines on my path to growing my portfolio.

  • Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 179 posts · 122 votes
    7y

    @Daniel F. 

    Thanks for asking! All of my properties are located on the South Side in the City of Chicago. I target working class neighborhoods with a moderate to high percentage of home owners. PM me if you are interested in looking at properties on the south side. I'll be happy to help!  

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 61 posts · 12 votes
    7y
    @Christopher M. Nice! Trying to get a small MF-unit next year then I want to jump into flipping. SF or MF units on the south side of Chicago.
  • Auburn, AL · Member since 2018 · 17 posts · 3 votes
    7y
    @Christopher M. Thanks for sharing. As a newbie your detailed outline was extremely beneficial. I’ve been trying to get my foot in the door in Chicago’s southside but have been finding it pretty challenging. Again thanks for sharing. 👍🏿
  • Flipper/Rehabber · Member since 2018 · 87 posts · 67 votes
    7y
    @Christopher M. Congrats! Thanks for sharing such details! I’m about to close my first deal and I’ll share the details as well 🙌
  • Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 179 posts · 122 votes
    7y

    @Mykhail Bolden Thanks for commenting! I currently have a search setup for small multi-families, but I have yet to come across anything that makes sense. In my opinion it seems as if prices are inflated from a cost per unit prospective given the condition that most of them are in. They make sense from a tax per unit prospective, but I cannot justify paying over $60K per unit (mostly 2 bed 1 bath) for a multi-family that is distressed and still has radiator heating each unit. Feel free to reach out if you need a search setup for your criteria, I'll be glad to help!

    @Randy Gillon Thanks for commenting!, i'm glad you found my outline to be beneficial! The south side can be challenging as some of the neighborhoods vary block by block, but there are also a lot of sound neighborhoods that have upside. It does take time, but it's worth it. If you need help navigating through the neighborhoods, feel free to PM me. 

    @Philip Coiro Thanks for commenting, I'm looking forward to see the details! 

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 61 posts · 12 votes
    7y
    @Christopher M. My first property I want to house hack with a MF via conventional 5% or FHA 3.5% preferably south side. Will reach out to you soon Happy turkey day!
  • Auburn, AL · Member since 2018 · 17 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    What was the length of time from making an offer to closing and from closing to completion? Also, when did you purchase the property? I’m asking because the competition in acquiring a property in Chicago is greatly effected by the season.

    Thanks again

  • Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 179 posts · 122 votes
    7y

    @Randy Gillon

    After some back and forth we reached an agreement on the purchase price on June 18th and closed on August 22nd. Keep in mind this was a short sale and even with an experienced Short Sale Attorney and the bank accepting my final counter offer, it still took some time to get the final bank approval. After that, Demo started the first week of September and the project was complete at the end of October. I marketed it Nov 5th - 10th, had 18-19 showings give or take and selected my current tenant. 

    I agree that the season greatly effects the sales as my 2 prior properties were purchased and rehabbed in the fall and winter, but rehabbing in a Chicago winter can be a bit of a pain. On my last rehab, the roof had a leak around the base of the chimney that was missed as the roof was covered in snow. When May came around and we experienced heavy rain, the roof started to leak, ironically in the laundry room over the HVAC system, wetting the motherboard and burning it out. The first month the property was occupied I was hit with a roof and HVAC bill. Also, the tuck pointing was a pain as the masons were consistently having to take breaks due to the cold.  

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2017 · 38 posts · 14 votes
    6y

    Thanks for sharing finance break down and pictures. It is so helpful for someonee who is looking to do the same exact thing as you!

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