Good Profit Potential?

[ Edited by lloftin on Date 03/04/2004 ]

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  • NancyChadwick3rd March, 2004

    Some questions...
    Are these lots already subdivided? Are they in areas where new homes would sell for $200-250K? Do these lots have frontage on existing streets with public utilities in the street or would it be well and septic?

  • lloftin3rd March, 2004

    The lots are subdivided in an area where new homes would sell for $225 - 250K. Public utilities are at the street. No wells or septics.

  • InActive_Account3rd March, 2004

    Have you ever built a house before. Many states require a homebuilders license to build a house. There is usually an exception if the house is to be owner/occupied. How many square feet do the houses have to be?

  • lloftin4th March, 2004

    There are several builders in the area who advertise 1700 to 2100 sq ft homes to be built for 100K or less. I would add the cost of utility hookups, land clearing, permits etc. to be around 20K. I have seen some homes in the area that look alot like the ones advertized and know they are selling for at least 225K. Am I missing some hidden cost? I guess I'm worried that I am missing somthing that will bite me.

  • NancyChadwick4th March, 2004

    Your original post is deleted, but as I recall, you said you could buy lots for $15K--correct?

    Construction costs = $100K
    Site prep & util hookups = $20K
    Lot price = $15K
    New home $225K
    Gross profit/house = $90K

    I don't understand why the land is so cheap. Are you sure it's buildable?

  • lloftin5th March, 2004

    Some of the lots are not buildable due to restrictions lack of utilities at the street. I have found several that are on streets with newer homes already in place. I would look at these first as they are most likely buildable and the new home would sell faster. This is a resort community and most of the owners are retired and live in other states and may not be aware of the current market conditions here. I bought my home here last year for 175K and had it appraised recently at 235K. Pretty good equity for 1 year I think. This and the lack of homes in this price range in the area lead me to believe there might be potential for building.

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