1356 N Highway 41 Trlr 8

Post Falls, ID 83854

$53,000B+

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 720 sqft · Built 1972 · SingleFamily · Active · 23 DOM

Cashflow @ list (25.0% down · 7.5%)

• Estimated rent: $1,545/mo
• Mortgage (P&I): −$278
• Tax + insurance: −$88
• HOA: −$0
• Vac / Maint / Mgmt: −$324
• Net cashflow: $854/mo
• Annual: $10,253/yr
• Cap rate: 25.64%
• Cash-on-cash: 69.09%
• DSCR: 4.07
• 1% rule: 2.92%
• Cash to close: $14,840

Investor read

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $53k. Condition is rated fair.
• At list price, monthly cash flow is $854 ($10k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $53k).
• It's been on market 23 days — a 2% lower offer ($52k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Recommended offer: $52k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $366 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Location reads 88/100 on livability (#1 in ID, #198 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, commute A+, housing A+.
• Post Falls District (suburban): math 43% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #31 of 92 in ID (top 34%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.5%/yr); 625 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 1,606 units permitted in Kootenai County in 2024 (154 in 5+ unit buildings).
• Kootenai County population projected at +33% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• 3 sale attempts since 2y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.5% rent growth), your $15k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• Cap rate 25.6% vs local median 2.2% in Post Falls — 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.

Questions for listing agent

• Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
• Built in 1972 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
• 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)

• Major: Exterior siding — Significant damage and missing panels.
• Major: Roof — Visible damage and possible leakage.
• Major: Flooring — Worn and uneven, requiring replacement.
• Major: Interior walls/paint — Peeling paint and signs of wear.
• Major: Bathroom — Cluttered and in need of cleaning, with visible wear on fixtures.
• Major: HVAC and plumbing — No visible systems in good condition, suggesting potential issues.