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I personally wouldn’t do it, but I’d caveat I more risk adverse than most. If you do decide to do this make sure you have some cash set aside for emergency repairs because you likely won’t be able to build up a cushion with your cash flow for years.
I’m just saying that regardless of who sees this post them investing in your market isn’t going to make much of a difference for you... unless it’s somebody like BlackRock. Which we know it isn’t. Lol
I own 5 properties in Houston but I’m not too worried about other investors but that’s just me. No worries though lol
I will also look at location/market. Can you share in what state the property is?
Community Builder
Buying real estate is never bad investment even if breaking even if you are in it for long term in my opinion. Let someone else pay for the mortgage and build your equity. 5-10 years from now it gives you options….
Agreed, and can steadily increase rents year over year, if only a fraction
I would likely pass. You’re barely breaking even and you won’t have reserves for a long time so if something comes up you’re already at a loss. I didn’t see you mention insurance costs but I’ll just assume you have it included, but what about vacancies?You’re won’t see much equity here especially as the rates are super super high right now and I doubt the appreciation is going to be worthwhile. I get having a tenant pay it off for you but this isn’t even worth the headache for me.
I typically analyze deals by my cash on cash return. I have no idea what your percentage is but if you’re putting 20 percent down you’re just not going to see much return here because you’re not going to cash flow.
I would buy
But dont expect to make money until 2028