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All Forum Posts by: Rumbi Chakabva

Rumbi Chakabva has started 3 posts and replied 14 times.

Post: Student housing/ college rentals

Rumbi Chakabva
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  • Realtor
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 8

Thank you for all the info. Trying to see the best use of this land.

Post: Student housing/ college rentals

Rumbi Chakabva
Posted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 8

I have a duplex less than 100 feet from a growing university and it sits on a land that has 2 other adjoining lots, both of which I own. I have students renting both apts and i'm constantly getting requests to rent. I'm thinking of building a 4-6 plex specifically to house students on this lot. Haven't done the math to see how much that would cost me. The current duplex I have on the land cost me $40K, put in $15K in renovations and get $630 per unit, $1260 a month. I only pay the water because there is one meter. Prices of houses in the area are rising though but most are around the $100K range. my question is what are the pros and cons of student housing in the long run? Anybody investing in student housing? Would it make sense to build a new building in a street where all the houses are old to meet this need? By the way, the college just built new apts for students across the street but they hardly meet the growing need for accommodation in the area.

Thanks for any info

Post: What is your COLLEGE DEGREE IN!?

Rumbi Chakabva
Posted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 8

Medical Laboratory sciences degree from the university of Zimbabwe ....how I got into this ...who knows 😀

Post: Fort Wayne, IN- investor looking for a house to buy cash

Rumbi Chakabva
Posted
  • Realtor
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 8

looking to buy a house to rent out . What are the good areas to do so in Fort Wayne, IN . Need an area with a good rental base and good resale values. Having a hard time finding good deals out there. Cash buyer.

Any help is greatly appreciated.