Flex · Milton, WV 25541

$76,995

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,056 sqft · Manufactured · 53 Days on market

Built 2026 Excellent condition $345/mo HOA · 32% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +10.7/30.0
• 1% rule +8.8/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Condition / age +5.0/5.0
• DSCR +3.1/10.0
• Livability +3.1/5.0
• Schools +3.0/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

2026 Champion Prime Vertex - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Built for modern, low maintenance living, this brand new single width Vertex model features a well balanced 16x66' layout with an open living space, contemporary kitchen, and three comfortable bedrooms. The bright interior, clean finishes, and efficient design make this home both practical and inviting from day one. Great location and peaceful community with very nice amenities. Contact us today! Financing assistance available! Less than 10% down payment!!

Key facts

• Built 2026
• Listed 52 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: List price $76,995
• HOA & community: Association fee of $345

Exterior

• Home design: Single-family residence (spec build); Address in Milton, WV
• Exterior features: Living area approximately 1,056

Interior

• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Interior features: Spec home (Vertex - Blue Spruce plan)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $77k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-37 ($-442/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $72k (6.9% below list).
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $77k).
• Recommended offer: $72k (6.9% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
• Cap rate 5.7% vs local median 3.9% in Milton — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 61/100 on livability (#197 in WV) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
• Cabell County Schools (urban): math 31% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #13 of 55 in WV (top 24%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Milton Elementary School (math 34% / reading 34%, grade F, #188 of 377 statewide, top 50%, 539 students, 0% FRL); Milton Middle School (math 34% / reading 45%, grade F, #20 of 109 statewide, top 18%, 570 students, 0% FRL); Cabell Midland High School (math 25% / reading 56%, grade F, #19 of 110 statewide, top 17%, 1,757 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 47% district-wide (47 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
• Market conditions: 65 active listings in the ZIP; 61 units permitted in Cabell County in 2024 (5 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $532 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 53 days — a 3% lower offer ($75k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 32% of rent.

Recommended offer $71,661 (6.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. 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?
2. It's been on market 53 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 7% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.38% ✓
• Cap rate: 5.72%
• Cash-on-cash: -2.05%
• DSCR: 0.91
• GRM: 6.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -19.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.32×
• Total profit: $-14,596
• Equity at exit: $11,480

10-year hold

• IRR: -11.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.31×
• Total profit: $-14,806
• Equity at exit: $6,657

Cash invested: $21,559 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State West Virginia: 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+22
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Landlord-favorable; preempted; minimal protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 25541

• Home prices YoY: -20.2%
• Active inventory: 65
• Price-to-rent: 6.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,064 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$404
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$96 /mo · $1,155/yr
• Insurance: −$32
• HOA: −$345
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$223
• Net cashflow: $-37

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,110

Max offer price $71,661

Occupancy floor 98%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $16	-5% $-10	+0% $-37	+5% $-63	+10% $-90
Rent	-10% $-121	-5% $-79	+0% $-37	+5% $5	+10% $47
Rate	-1.0pp $2	-0.5pp $-17	base $-37	+0.5pp $-57	+1.0pp $-77

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $19,249
• Closing costs: $2,310
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $345 · $4,140/yr

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $76,995 Active 53 DOM
2. 2026-06-19
   days on market $76,995 Active 51 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   days on market $76,995 Active 50 DOM
4. 2026-06-17
   days on market $76,995 Active 49 DOM
5. 2026-06-16
   days on market $76,995 Active 48 DOM
6. 2026-06-15
   days on market $76,995 Active 47 DOM
7. 2026-06-14
   days on market $76,995 Active 45 DOM
8. 2026-06-12
   days on market $76,995 Active 44 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $76,995 Active 41 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $76,995 Active 40 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $76,995 Active 39 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $76,995 Active 36 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $76,995 Active 35 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $76,995 Active 34 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $76,995 Active 33 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $76,995 Active 32 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $76,995 Active 31 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $12,763
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,313
• − Property taxes: −$1,155
• − Insurance: −$385
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,021
• − Management: −$1,021
• − HOA: −$4,140
• − Depreciation: −$2,240
• Taxable loss: −$1,512
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$363
• After-tax cash flow: $-80/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 7 photos

Excellent 100/100 None rehab

This brand new manufactured home is move-in ready with new siding, roof, flooring, interior walls, paint, windows, and landscaping. It offers a modern, low-maintenance living experience.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more buyers
• Both Interior paint and finishes — Fresh paint and finishes can make the home more appealing and increase its value
• Both Kitchen and bathrooms — Modernizing the kitchen and bathrooms can significantly increase the home's value and appeal

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more buyers ↑
• Both Interior paint and finishes — Fresh paint and finishes can make the home more appealing and increase its value ↑
• Both Kitchen and bathrooms — Modernizing the kitchen and bathrooms can significantly increase the home's value and appeal ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Cabell County Schools
• NCES district ID: 5400180
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 42% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $36,426
• Composite: 30.26/100
• National rank: #6285
• State rank: #13 of 55 in WV

Livability — Milton

• Score: 61/100
• State rank: #197
• US rank: #17658

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A+ Employment F Housing C Health & safety F User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Population (ZIP): 9,360

Population outlook (Cabell County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 97,574 people
• By 2030: 98,060 · +0.5%
• By 2040: 98,817 · +1.3%
• By 2050: 100,185 · +2.7%
• By 2075: 105,895 · +8.5%
• By 2100: 105,948 · +8.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (97%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 97% Two or more races 1%
• Common ancestry: Serbian 2% Slovak 2% Iranian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Vietnam

Political lean MEDSL · Cabell

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.9) · D 38.0% · R 59.9% · Other 2.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -11.8pp toward R · 2008: -10.1pp · 2024: -21.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.9 2020: R+18.0 2016: R+25.5 2012: R+13.9 2008: R+10.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -43.35%
• Current HPI: 171.0131
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0