2 bd · 2.0 ba ·
1,499 sqft ·
Built —
· Townhouse
· Active
· 328 DOM
Cashflow @ list (25.0% down · 7.5%)
Estimated rent
$2,184/mo
Mortgage (P&I)
−$2,158
Tax + insurance
−$686
HOA
−$0
Vac / Maint / Mgmt
−$459
Net cashflow
$-1,118/mo
Annual
$-13,420/yr
Cap rate
3.03%
Cash-on-cash
-11.65%
DSCR
0.48
1% rule
0.53%
Cash to close
$115,202
Investor read
This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath townhouse listed at $229k. Condition is rated poor.
At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-13k/yr) — negative.
The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $218k (4.5% below list).
It's been on market 328 days — a 12% lower offer ($201k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer: $201k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
Location reads 80/100 on livability (#34 in TX, #1,678 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: cost of living C-, commute F.
Allen ISD (suburban): math 64% / reading 63% proficiency, ranked #22 of 826 in TX (top 3%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 16% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
Zoned schools: Dr E T Boon El (math 73% / reading 66%, grade A-, #146 of 4,322 statewide, top 4%, 855 students, 12% FRL); Allen H S (math 87% / reading 22%, grade C-, #379 of 1,632 statewide, top 26%, 5,317 students, 0% FRL).
Watch-outs: property tax is 2.7% of price.
Market conditions: Rents soft (-3.0%/yr); 492 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 45% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 19,194 units permitted in Collin County in 2024 (3,988 in 5+ unit buildings).
Collin County population projected at +60% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
This rent is only 18% of the median local income ($147k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.
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?
It's been on market 328 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
Repairs flagged (vision-AI assessment)
Major: roof
— Exposed areas and uneven terrain suggest significant damage requiring full replacement.
Major: exterior siding
— Visible discoloration and damage indicate a need for full replacement or repair.
Major: flooring
— Worn and in need of replacement, likely due to age and lack of maintenance.
Major: interior walls
— Signs of wear and discoloration suggest a need for repainting or repair.
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