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unbiasedobserver,
The reason they have large cash hoards and high 700 fico’s is because they arent running around with ipod/iphones/ etc. They are driving old honda’s/toyotas and saving money to put into assets that may actually be good investments over time. Your realtors advice was good and similar to what I counsel people too. The only difference is that the income multiple has gone up a little as interest rates arent mid 8’s but rather mid 5’s right now so a 3 to 3.5 X multiple is OK rather than a 2.5X multiple.

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AN
Negotiating well is only half of the equation. The other half is really knowing my market, communicating well with other agents and determining the right time to strike.

4plex,
For the record I never tell my clients about potential capital gains nor would I ever. I told my client it was was close to cash flow and if it went down much further than 250K it would be very appealing to investors strictly on a financial basis. When prices go that low it will be tough to find one with as good a location and potential as this one. It was certainly among the best I’d seen in several years.

What makes me think a 200K gain is possible is that the location was spectacular and a decent remodel after milking it as a rental for 10 to 15 years would create an absolute jewel relative to the area. If I bought it today at the price I wanted, I think I could probably have made about 50K flipping it. I also believe that we will see yet another cycle reach its peak whatever that may be in the next 15 years. The 200K opinion was mine alone and one I believe based upon data and familiarity with the area. Worst case scenario you’d have a great rental property that cash flowed well in 10 years IMO.

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AN
Negotiating well is only half of the equation. The other half is really knowing my market, communicating well with other agents and determining the right time to strike.

4plex,
For the record I never tell my clients about potential capital gains nor would I ever. I told my client it was was close to cash flow and if it went down much further than 250K it would be very appealing to investors strictly on a financial basis. When prices go that low it will be tough to find one with as good a location and potential as this one. It was certainly among the best I’d seen in several years.

What makes me think a 200K gain is possible is that the location was spectacular and a decent remodel after milking it as a rental for 10 to 15 years would create an absolute jewel relative to the area. If I bought it today at the price I wanted, I think I could probably have made about 50K flipping it. I also believe that we will see yet another cycle reach its peak whatever that may be in the next 15 years. The 200K opinion was mine alone and one I believe based upon data and familiarity with the area. Worst case scenario you’d have a great rental property that cash flowed well in 10 years IMO.

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AN
Negotiating well is only half of the equation. The other half is really knowing my market, communicating well with other agents and determining the right time to strike.

4plex,
For the record I never tell my clients about potential capital gains nor would I ever. I told my client it was was close to cash flow and if it went down much further than 250K it would be very appealing to investors strictly on a financial basis. When prices go that low it will be tough to find one with as good a location and potential as this one. It was certainly among the best I’d seen in several years.

What makes me think a 200K gain is possible is that the location was spectacular and a decent remodel after milking it as a rental for 10 to 15 years would create an absolute jewel relative to the area. If I bought it today at the price I wanted, I think I could probably have made about 50K flipping it. I also believe that we will see yet another cycle reach its peak whatever that may be in the next 15 years. The 200K opinion was mine alone and one I believe based upon data and familiarity with the area. Worst case scenario you’d have a great rental property that cash flowed well in 10 years IMO.

[sdrealtor]

AN
Negotiating well is only half of the equation. The other half is really knowing my market, communicating well with other agents and determining the right time to strike.

4plex,
For the record I never tell my clients about potential capital gains nor would I ever. I told my client it was was close to cash flow and if it went down much further than 250K it would be very appealing to investors strictly on a financial basis. When prices go that low it will be tough to find one with as good a location and potential as this one. It was certainly among the best I’d seen in several years.

What makes me think a 200K gain is possible is that the location was spectacular and a decent remodel after milking it as a rental for 10 to 15 years would create an absolute jewel relative to the area. If I bought it today at the price I wanted, I think I could probably have made about 50K flipping it. I also believe that we will see yet another cycle reach its peak whatever that may be in the next 15 years. The 200K opinion was mine alone and one I believe based upon data and familiarity with the area. Worst case scenario you’d have a great rental property that cash flowed well in 10 years IMO.

[sdrealtor]

AN
Negotiating well is only half of the equation. The other half is really knowing my market, communicating well with other agents and determining the right time to strike.

4plex,
For the record I never tell my clients about potential capital gains nor would I ever. I told my client it was was close to cash flow and if it went down much further than 250K it would be very appealing to investors strictly on a financial basis. When prices go that low it will be tough to find one with as good a location and potential as this one. It was certainly among the best I’d seen in several years.

What makes me think a 200K gain is possible is that the location was spectacular and a decent remodel after milking it as a rental for 10 to 15 years would create an absolute jewel relative to the area. If I bought it today at the price I wanted, I think I could probably have made about 50K flipping it. I also believe that we will see yet another cycle reach its peak whatever that may be in the next 15 years. The 200K opinion was mine alone and one I believe based upon data and familiarity with the area. Worst case scenario you’d have a great rental property that cash flowed well in 10 years IMO.

[sdrealtor]

Update time!

Short sales 6,589 up from 6,408.

Countywide we are at 17,507 up from 17,196 last week.

thats all for now…….

[sdrealtor]

Update time!

Short sales 6,589 up from 6,408.

Countywide we are at 17,507 up from 17,196 last week.

thats all for now…….

[sdrealtor]

Update time!

Short sales 6,589 up from 6,408.

Countywide we are at 17,507 up from 17,196 last week.

thats all for now…….

[sdrealtor]

Update time!

Short sales 6,589 up from 6,408.

Countywide we are at 17,507 up from 17,196 last week.

thats all for now…….

[sdrealtor]

Update time!

Short sales 6,589 up from 6,408.

Countywide we are at 17,507 up from 17,196 last week.

thats all for now…….

[sdrealtor]

Good clarification SD R. I wasnt saying there is pent up demand everywhere for everything but rather there is pent up demand for decent entry level homes well located near employment centers with above average school systems.

LBC,
Wait away. I preach patience to most of clients and have for a few years. We are getting near occasionally. The set of criteria I look for are unique in every case. Here’s a recent one I was watching. 1500 sq ft 3Br townhome in Encinitas owned free and clear by original owner and now a probate sale. Property was listed in the mid 300’s and reduced down to about 330K before going into escrow last week. It only had 1.5 baths but I took a plumber in and figured out how we could easily add another full bath to create a real MBR suite for about 5K or less. Home needed updating but was in very very good condition. Location was among the best in Village Park and even had a nice westward view from two of the upstairs bedrooms which were relatively large. I figured that there was small window of opportunity (b4 they went down to 330K)where I had a shot at getting it between 290K and 275K.

Monthly carrying cost including PITI (30 yr fixed rate with 20% down) plus HOA would put me at 1700 to 1800 per month. It would rent easily for 1800 per month.

I had a client (young professional with about 80K cash saved in the bank, high 700 FICO’s and an 80K annual income) that was about to write an offer on it but hesitated and lost it. With a roomate it would have cost him about 1200 per month plus he’d get a real nice tax deduction.

These are the kinds of deals I look for. This isnt the first like nor will it be the last.

Would you buy something that was cash flow neutral today, would rent easily every day of the week, had potential for higher rent, provided you a nice paper loss for tax purposes and had a solid chance of delivering a 200K capital gain in 10 to 15 years?

[sdrealtor]

Good clarification SD R. I wasnt saying there is pent up demand everywhere for everything but rather there is pent up demand for decent entry level homes well located near employment centers with above average school systems.

LBC,
Wait away. I preach patience to most of clients and have for a few years. We are getting near occasionally. The set of criteria I look for are unique in every case. Here’s a recent one I was watching. 1500 sq ft 3Br townhome in Encinitas owned free and clear by original owner and now a probate sale. Property was listed in the mid 300’s and reduced down to about 330K before going into escrow last week. It only had 1.5 baths but I took a plumber in and figured out how we could easily add another full bath to create a real MBR suite for about 5K or less. Home needed updating but was in very very good condition. Location was among the best in Village Park and even had a nice westward view from two of the upstairs bedrooms which were relatively large. I figured that there was small window of opportunity (b4 they went down to 330K)where I had a shot at getting it between 290K and 275K.

Monthly carrying cost including PITI (30 yr fixed rate with 20% down) plus HOA would put me at 1700 to 1800 per month. It would rent easily for 1800 per month.

I had a client (young professional with about 80K cash saved in the bank, high 700 FICO’s and an 80K annual income) that was about to write an offer on it but hesitated and lost it. With a roomate it would have cost him about 1200 per month plus he’d get a real nice tax deduction.

These are the kinds of deals I look for. This isnt the first like nor will it be the last.

Would you buy something that was cash flow neutral today, would rent easily every day of the week, had potential for higher rent, provided you a nice paper loss for tax purposes and had a solid chance of delivering a 200K capital gain in 10 to 15 years?

[sdrealtor]

Good clarification SD R. I wasnt saying there is pent up demand everywhere for everything but rather there is pent up demand for decent entry level homes well located near employment centers with above average school systems.

LBC,
Wait away. I preach patience to most of clients and have for a few years. We are getting near occasionally. The set of criteria I look for are unique in every case. Here’s a recent one I was watching. 1500 sq ft 3Br townhome in Encinitas owned free and clear by original owner and now a probate sale. Property was listed in the mid 300’s and reduced down to about 330K before going into escrow last week. It only had 1.5 baths but I took a plumber in and figured out how we could easily add another full bath to create a real MBR suite for about 5K or less. Home needed updating but was in very very good condition. Location was among the best in Village Park and even had a nice westward view from two of the upstairs bedrooms which were relatively large. I figured that there was small window of opportunity (b4 they went down to 330K)where I had a shot at getting it between 290K and 275K.

Monthly carrying cost including PITI (30 yr fixed rate with 20% down) plus HOA would put me at 1700 to 1800 per month. It would rent easily for 1800 per month.

I had a client (young professional with about 80K cash saved in the bank, high 700 FICO’s and an 80K annual income) that was about to write an offer on it but hesitated and lost it. With a roomate it would have cost him about 1200 per month plus he’d get a real nice tax deduction.

These are the kinds of deals I look for. This isnt the first like nor will it be the last.

Would you buy something that was cash flow neutral today, would rent easily every day of the week, had potential for higher rent, provided you a nice paper loss for tax purposes and had a solid chance of delivering a 200K capital gain in 10 to 15 years?

[sdrealtor]

Good clarification SD R. I wasnt saying there is pent up demand everywhere for everything but rather there is pent up demand for decent entry level homes well located near employment centers with above average school systems.

LBC,
Wait away. I preach patience to most of clients and have for a few years. We are getting near occasionally. The set of criteria I look for are unique in every case. Here’s a recent one I was watching. 1500 sq ft 3Br townhome in Encinitas owned free and clear by original owner and now a probate sale. Property was listed in the mid 300’s and reduced down to about 330K before going into escrow last week. It only had 1.5 baths but I took a plumber in and figured out how we could easily add another full bath to create a real MBR suite for about 5K or less. Home needed updating but was in very very good condition. Location was among the best in Village Park and even had a nice westward view from two of the upstairs bedrooms which were relatively large. I figured that there was small window of opportunity (b4 they went down to 330K)where I had a shot at getting it between 290K and 275K.

Monthly carrying cost including PITI (30 yr fixed rate with 20% down) plus HOA would put me at 1700 to 1800 per month. It would rent easily for 1800 per month.

I had a client (young professional with about 80K cash saved in the bank, high 700 FICO’s and an 80K annual income) that was about to write an offer on it but hesitated and lost it. With a roomate it would have cost him about 1200 per month plus he’d get a real nice tax deduction.

These are the kinds of deals I look for. This isnt the first like nor will it be the last.

Would you buy something that was cash flow neutral today, would rent easily every day of the week, had potential for higher rent, provided you a nice paper loss for tax purposes and had a solid chance of delivering a 200K capital gain in 10 to 15 years?

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