22 & 24 Penobscot Street

STATUS: Rent

First House Hack

Purchased off market in 2018, this was the first house-hack. The property was owner-occupied for about 16 months while it was made market-ready. Long term tenants placed in the updated half in 2019. This project is a long-term hold.

Project KPIs

Acquisition and Project Basics

Project Type: House Hack (Buy and Hold)

Property Characteristics: Duplex, 6 total beds, 2 total baths

Location: 01606, minutes off of 190

Acquisition Source: Friends and Family

Construction/Improvement Timeline: 16 months (self performed)

Total Timeline: Ongoing, currently leveraged into other projects

 

High Level Financials

Acquisition Price: $218,000

Rehab & Carrying Costs: $50,000

Most Recent Assessment:  $575,000

Gross Rents: $4,000/month

Investment Metrics

Debt or Equity: FHA financing at 3.5% down

Value Add Summary

High Level Scope of Work:

 

  • Finished the walkout basement into an additional bedroom and bathroom
  • Updated kitchens, baths, and general cosmetics

 

Value Add Highlights:

 

  • Added off-street parking
  • Added second living room / office / or 4th bedroom space

Penobscot Street, Worcester

Updated Unit

Hutchins Esperti RE LLC

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