Getting Started...am I Missing Something?
I have been reading posts here for over a year and have seen many entitled, "No money down for __-plex." When I try and do the math it does not seem to compute as far as having the property cash flow. How do these investers do it?
I have saved up nearly $10,000 dollars, can pay up to $300.00 per month in expenses and have a credit score of 800. It seems like I need more money down to have a property that breaks even.
An example,
tri-plex selling for $264,000
monthly rent $2085 total
taxes monthly of $417.00 (5004 annually)
insurance $75.00/month (estimate based on my own
home)
mortgage $1732.00.month (that is with $10,000 down
and a 7.25% interest rate)
It looks to me with this formula I would be paying $139.00/month out of my own pocket, not including any upkeep expenses. The tenants pay for heat, electric, and water & sewer.
Am I ready to get in the market or should I wait and save a few more years?
Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks!
I would have to agree with most of the posts here. Find a better priced product or one were the rents support the costs.
Paul Wells
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