Investor Discovery
Before I start sending investment properties, I want to understand your strategy.
Which matters most?
1 - Monthly cash flow
2 - Long-term appreciation
3 - Renovation / value-add opportunity
4 - A combination
Once I know that, I can screen properties differently.
True Cost Analysis
When evaluating an investment property, I prefer to analyze the complete financial picture.
That includes purchase price, down payment, mortgage, property tax, insurance, condominium fees, utilities, maintenance, repairs, vacancy allowance, management costs, renovation requirements and realistic market rent.
Only after those numbers are established can we calculate realistic monthly cash flow and return on invested capital.
Cash-Flow-First Property Analysis
For a cash-flow-focused investment, I prefer to work backwards from the income.
First:
What can the property realistically rent for?
Then calculate vacancy, property tax, insurance, maintenance, utilities, condo fees if applicable, management, repairs and reserves.
Next, calculate the financing.
Once those numbers are established, we can determine the approximate purchase price at which the investment begins to make sense.
Multi-Unit / Bungalow Conversion
When evaluating a bungalow or other property for multiple rental units, we need to look beyond the theoretical rent.
The analysis should include zoning, legal status, separate entrances, ceiling heights, fire separation, egress, parking, electrical capacity, plumbing, HVAC, renovation cost, potential rent by unit, utility structure and long-term maintenance.
A property with three potential units is not necessarily a three-unit investment until the legal, construction and financial pieces all work.
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