VICTORY! I finally did it

VICTORY! I finally did it

Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes

Just closed on my first SFH 2 weeks ago and I am AMPED to have finally defeated paralysis analysis and joined the club. Quitclaim deed has been initiated and the property is officially in the LLC's name. Let the fun begin! Here are the dirty details:

  • Purchase price: $112,502
  • 25% down
  • 3.375% int rate (paid ~ $1,500 in points)
  • 3 bed 2 full bath with 4th non-conforming bed in the basement
  • Detached garage and carport
  • Property taxes $1,127
  • Insurance $1,050
  • Property management 5%
  • Rent $1,250
  • Vacancy rate 5%
  • Maintenance and repairs 6%
  • Oh **** fund 5%
  • Cash flow $421/month

My main issue going forward (like many fellow investors) is having enough capital to purchase more properties. I am able to find great (> 1% on the 1% rule) properties but I don't want to wait 6 months to save up enough cash. Time to get the BP book on no and low money down and also find some partners!

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Scott TrenchPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 6k+ votes
6y

@Nicholas Sheridan, Jr. in light of your post, we are going to officially relabel the “capex reserve” in our calculators the “oh sh** fund”. This is far more intuitive.

Congratulations on what seems like a great first step!

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  • Melrose, MA · Member since 2017 · 8 posts · 12 votes
    6y

    @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr. WOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!! What an achievement Nicolas!!! Moving beyond analysis paralysis is in itself a prize, and to come out on the other side as you have... I’m fairly certain the feelings you feel (and have earned) in this moment are going to be ones you’ll achieve over and over... ever evolving. I suspect your finding partners is not going to be a hiccup for long. Congratulations ... well done ~

  • Twana RasoulBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    6y

    @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr.Congrats!!!! That is very exciting and a great accomplishment.

    Best of luck to you on your journey!!

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Beth Pagano made a lot of mistakes but can't wait to not repeat them on the next deal! Thanks!

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Twana Rasoul Thank you!

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 7 posts · 7 votes
    6y

    @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr.

    Awesome! I'm in the process of starting out and I love reading recent success stories for motivation. My jealousy pushes me to keep going. I lived most my life in Colorado, and I'm guessing with the cost of the property you bought it out of state?

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Matthew Schlottman thanks matt! Yes, in my opinion Denver and even an hour north or south is just ridiculously overpriced. I am not going to buy a $450k duplex built in 1905 that rents for $1200 each side. Purchased in KC. The market is getting very competitive there but there are still good deals if you know where to look

  • Member since 2020 · 4 posts · 7 votes
    6y

    @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr.

    Way to go! I just closed on my first a couple months ago. Welcome to the newbie club!

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Kevin Clayton Thanks! 1 down 99 more doors to go to hit my goal by 2025 !

  • Investor · Wilmington, NC · Member since 2016 · 211 posts · 262 votes
    6y

    Are you paying a property manager 5% or is that what you calculated to pay yourself?  Asking because that is very cheap in my neck of the woods. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Sarasota, FL · Member since 2020 · 154 posts · 72 votes
    6y

    @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr. MASSIVE CONGRATS! That first one is everything, may the good vibes continue!

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @William Walker Paying them 5%. Yes they are definitely cheaper than the 8-10% on average I found with everyone else. They have a large number of properties that they manage and therefore can sustain with the lower rate.

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Joseph M'Mwirichia thank you! Already working on securing funding for the next one

  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 27 posts · 6 votes
    6y

    @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr.

    Wow, congratulations! It’s so nice to see good news. Good luck.

  • Rental Property Investor · MD · Member since 2018 · 287 posts · 205 votes
    6y

    @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr. Proud of you brother.  Speaks volumes of your ability to capitalize despite everything happening.  On to the next one!

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @May Aunaetitrakul Thank you, appreciate it!

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Solomon Morris thank you! There are always ways to capitalize in bad situations. 99 more doors to go by 2025 !

  • Rental Property Investor · Shreveport, LA · Member since 2019 · 4 posts · 5 votes
    6y

    @Tony Robinson

    Wow! Fantastic deal, congratulations! Thanks for breaking down the info, super helpful. Keep up the great work!

  • Rental Property Investor · Sarasota, FL · Member since 2020 · 154 posts · 72 votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr.:

    @Joseph M'Mwirichia thank you! Already working on securing funding for the next one

     👊👊👊...we'll look back at #classof2020 and say we made bold moves! 

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Joseph M'Mwirichia Absolutely! 100 doors by the end of 2025 is the goal - and it will be met

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Christina H. thank you!

  • New to Real Estate · Garden Grove, CA · Member since 2020 · 64 posts · 56 votes
    6y

    Huge congrats! How are you able to make $421 cashflow if the rent is $1200 with all the monthly expenses you listed?

  • Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    6y

    Exciting! You purchased in KC? Area around here has been booming. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Sarasota, FL · Member since 2020 · 154 posts · 72 votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Nicholas Sheridan, Jr.:

    @Joseph M'Mwirichia Absolutely! 100 doors by the end of 2025 is the goal - and it will be met

     Well then my friend, how about 1st to 💯 gets a steak dinner? My near future driver is 50 doors in 12-18 months. 100 is a much sweeter number, so let's just tack on the other 50 by EOY 2025! #ironsharpensiron

    You game?

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    Property taxes and insurance are per year - the rest are monthly. I am not going to send my spreadsheet but the rent which is $1,250 minus all expenses that I listed comes to $421/month.

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 181 posts · 242 votes
    6y

    @Caleb Brown Flying off the shelf over asking same day - absolute mayhem

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