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#108 [PRO]: Napa Wine Country House Hack + Walnut Creek Premium Flip

Re-launching PRO preview for everyone due to format issues - Wine country living, Berkeley value-add, BRRRR monsters, and premium flips

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Napa House Hack - Live FREE in Wine Country Paradise

📍 Address: 850 Caymus St, Napa, CA 94559
đź’° Price: $825,000
🏠 Units: 3 Units + Warehouse
🏦 Net Cost: $1,240/mo | With ADU: GET PAID $1,260/mo

Why This is a Great Investment:

Two buildings on one lot with a warehouse bonus! Live in a studio while collecting $5,600/month from the main house and other studio. At just $1,240/month net cost, you're living cheaper than renting a studio in Napa while building massive equity. The hidden goldmine is the warehouse conversion to ADU - spend $100k and add $2,500/month income to actually GET PAID $1,260/month to live in wine country paradise just 5 blocks from downtown.

This is the California dream made affordable - live in Napa Valley while your tenants pay you to be there.

The Stats (3.5% Down FHA) 📝

Financed Terms (FHA)

Loan Type

30-year, Amortizing

Interest Rate

6.75%

Loan to Cost

96.5%

LTV

96.5%

Financing Of

Price (96.5%)

Loan Amount

$796,125

FHA MIP

0.85%

House Hack Analysis

Purchase Price

$825,000

Down Payment

$28,875

Monthly P&I + MIP

$5,730

Property Tax

$860/month

Insurance

$250/month

Total PITI

$6,840/month

Rental Income (2 units)

$5,600/month

Net Housing Cost

$1,240/month

Income Maximization Strategy 📝

Strategy

Investment

New Income

Your Net Cost

Base House Hack

$0

$5,600/mo

$1,240/mo

Warehouse to ADU

$100k

$8,100/mo

-$1,260/mo (PROFIT!)

Airbnb Your Studio

$0

$8,000/mo

-$1,160/mo

Commercial Warehouse Use

$20k

$7,100/mo

-$260/mo

5-Year Wealth Creation:

  • Total Investment: $28,875 + $100k ADU conversion

  • Property Value Growth: $1.1M+

  • Cash Flow: $150,000

  • Principal Paydown: $125,000

  • Appreciation: $275,000

  • Total Wealth Created: $550,000

  • ROI: 427% over 5 years

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Berkeley 5-Plex Value-Add With 46% Rent Upside

📍 Address: 1535 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703
đź’° Price: $1,499,000
🏠 Units: 5 Units
🏦 Cap Rate: 5.48% Current | Stabilized: 6.8% Cash-on-Cash

Why This is a Great Investment:

This South Berkeley property offers massive 46% rent upside with $4,397/month in additional income potential! Currently cash flow negative due to severely below-market rents, but transforms into a $25,356 annual cash cow with proper execution. The UC Berkeley proximity (1.2 miles), Walk Score of 88, and natural 40% annual turnover create the perfect value-add storm for patient investors.

One 2BR unit alone is $1,543/month below market - that's $18,516 annual upside from one unit!

The Stats (25% Down, Traditional) 📝

Financed Terms (Conventional)

Loan Type

30-year, Amortizing

Interest Rate

7.25%

Loan to Cost

75%

LTV

75%

Financing Of

Price (75%)

Loan Amount

$1,124,250

Current Performance

Purchase Price

$1,499,000

Down Payment

$374,750

Current Monthly Income

$9,503

Operating Expenses

$2,821/month

Current NOI

$6,840/month

Loan Payments

$7,675/month

Current Cash Flow

-$835/month

Current Cash-on-Cash

-2.7%

Market Rent Analysis 📝

Unit Type

Current Rent

Market Rent

Monthly Upside

3BR/2BA (900 sf)

$3,829

$4,500

+$671

2BR/1BA (750 sf)

$1,657

$3,200

+$1,543

1BR/1BA Unit 1

$1,339

$2,200

+$861

1BR/1BA Unit 2

$1,339

$2,200

+$861

1BR/1BA Unit 3

$1,339

$2,200

+$861

Total Monthly Increase

+$4,797

Stabilized Performance:

  • New Monthly Income: $13,900

  • New NOI: $9,788/month

  • New Cash Flow: $2,113/month

  • Annual Cash Flow: $25,356

  • New Cash-on-Cash: 6.8%

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