2 bd · 0.5 ba ·
832 sqft ·
Built 1975
· SingleFamily
· Active
· 3 DOM
Cashflow @ list (25.0% down · 7.5%)
Estimated rent
$875/mo
Mortgage (P&I)
−$328
Tax + insurance
−$565
HOA
−$0
Vac / Maint / Mgmt
−$184
Net cashflow
$-201/mo
Annual
$-2,409/yr
Cap rate
11.28%
Cash-on-cash
17.81%
DSCR
1.79
1% rule
1.40%
Cash to close
$17,500
Investor read
This is a 2-bed/0.5-bath single-family listed at $62k. Condition is rated fair.
At list price, monthly cash flow is $-201 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $33k (46.5% below list).
Meets the 1% rule at list price ($875 rent vs $62k).
Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
Recommended offer: $33k (46.5% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
In year one you build about $7k of equity ($432 loan paydown + $6k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
Location reads: area grade B — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
Central Columbia SD (suburban): math 58% / reading 73% proficiency, ranked #51 of 539 in PA (top 10%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
Zoned schools: Central Columbia El Sch (math 61% / reading 74%, grade B+, #192 of 1,518 statewide, top 13%, 699 students, 37% FRL); Central Columbia Ms (math 51% / reading 73%, grade B+, #32 of 512 statewide, top 7%, 612 students, 37% FRL); Central Columbia Shs (math 82%, 597 students, 27% FRL).
Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $460/mo.
Market conditions: 10 active listings in the ZIP; 82 units permitted in Columbia County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
Columbia County population projected at -12% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
By year 5, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$31k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for listing agent
What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
Built in 1975 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Repairs flagged (vision-AI assessment)
Moderate: Kitchen cabinets
— The cabinets are dated and show signs of wear.
Major: Bathroom fixtures
— The bathroom is unfinished and lacks fixtures.
Minor: Exterior siding
— There are some minor damages visible on the siding.
Major: Interior walls
— The walls show significant wear and discoloration.
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