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Property found in Irving need advice

  • 08 Apr 2012 1:40 PM
    Message # 884813
    Deleted user
    I found townhome in irving which I can get at an attractive price (MLS at 115k, can get it for 70k.) This property does not need any repairs whatsoever, the seller is motivated and wants to get rid of it soon. The zipcode is 75061, as a longterm investor is this area generally a good rental area (South of 183 on Beltline.)? I've been warned to stay away from south Irving before, what about my particular area? Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated.
  • 08 Apr 2012 3:36 PM
    Reply # 884867 on 884813
    Deleted user
    I don't know about that specific area, but more importantly I'm confused about your 115k MLS price. Are you saying it's listed at 115k? If so you need to determine value based on close, very similar and recent sold comps. MLS price really means nothing.
  • 09 Apr 2012 12:22 AM
    Reply # 885130 on 884813
    Deleted user
    What I mean't by MLS is, we ran comps and our conservative estimate is 115k even though there is evidence that similar properties sold for 125k in the area. I do have to point out that the DOM on this property is over 190 days, as the seller's original LP is at 139k and now it is listed at 119k. At this point seller really wants to get out of the property due to financial needs. 
  • 09 Apr 2012 9:42 AM
    Reply # 885373 on 884813

    Hi, did you check the rental comps to see what you can rent it for?  This is probably more important than the retail value (or ARV, after-repairs-value).  You need to ensure that you will get an adequate return on your invested capital after you subtract maintenance costs, vacancy allowance, taxes/insurance, etc.

    Also, be sure to drive by the property at different times, especially in the evening and on weekends when normal neighborhood activity is easy to observe.  Safe, neighborly-seeming places are easy to rent and the renters will stay for some time (and vice versa for scary places).

    Do you have landlording experience?  Many an investor has sworn off of landlording after a single bad experience, usually due to not having adequate knowledge of tenant mangement or a support team (realtors, property managers, contractors, etc) to assist with getting the property rented and maintained.  It's not complicated, but if you don't do certain things (like getting documentation that your tenant makes enough to pay you!) you can guarantee yourself months of losses and frustration.

    If you have more specific questions, please post!

  • 09 Apr 2012 12:21 PM
    Reply # 885489 on 884813
    Robin Carriger (Administrator)
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  • 29 Apr 2012 10:03 PM
    Reply # 906501 on 884813
    Deleted user
    My Mother (87 years old) lives near Conflans and Beltline, near Barton School- so she lives in the area.   It seems most of the people are older and have lived in Irving for a long time.   The property values seem to have remained stable, or have not decreased much the past few years.  I don't know anyone who is renting in the area, so I cannot help you there.  I have received negative information about the school system, but have also heard they are taking action to improve.  Please know that all of this information is based on my observation and word of mouth, not facts. 

    Please check out the demographics on the web.  http://www.city-data.com/zips/75061.html; 
    http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/ZipDemo2000.asp?ZipCode=75061
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