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#78: Auction Flip Alert, Bay Area House Hack, and Entry-Level BRRRR

Auction opportunity, affordable Bay Area house hack, cash-flowing multi-family in the Midwest, and a BRRRR with almost no cash left in the deal. Get every number and angle on the best real estate investments for rapid wealth-building.

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Hello Investors,

Welcome to Issue #78 of Dealsletter — This week, we’re spotlighting an auction flip with crazy upside, a Bay Area house hack that beats the rent game, an underpriced multi-family in Kansas City, and a BRRRR strategy that lets you leave almost zero cash in the deal. Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned dealmaker, these opportunities are designed to maximize both cash flow and long-term gains. As always, every property is broken down with real numbers and no hype.

🚨 Note on Numbers: All calculations for investment properties are based on a 25% down payment and a current interest rate of 6.92%, unless otherwise stated. For house hacks, we assume a 5% down payment with PMI at 0.4% and a 6.35%(FHA) interest rate. We do the math so you can focus on what matters – the deals!

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📈 The Stats: Each listing comes with detailed investment metrics like cap rates, GRM, and special financing options where available.

Auction Flip in Antioch, CA w/ HIGH ROI

Why This Is a Great Investment

Here’s a true “sweat equity” play. This property is on auction with an aggressive bid, and it’s perfect for anyone looking to enter the flip game with a manageable rehab. Cosmetic updates only, with no major capex, and comps support a solid ARV near $500K. Low cash-in (just $42K down/closing) and a projected profit of nearly $78K in just three months means your money is working overtime. Return on investment is a staggering 148.8%, and with a manageable scope, this is the kind of deal you can repeat—building wealth, not just income. These flips don’t last. Jump fast.

The Stats (10% Down, Hard Money Loan) 📝

  • Purchase Price: $325,000

  • Rehab Costs: $52,800 (includes 10% contingency)

    • Mid Range Upgrades

    • Cosemetic Only

  • After Repair Value (ARV): $498,000

  • Cash Required (10% Down + Closing Costs): $42,250

  • Selling Costs (4.5%): -$22,410

  • Holding Costs: -$10,113

  • Holding Period: 3 months

  • Total Profit: $77,927

  • Return on Investment: 148.8%

Bay Area House Hack w/ CRAZY Low Effective Mortgage

Why This Is a Great Investment

This is the house hack you dream about: own a 4-unit building in the Bay Area, live in one, and rent the others. With each of the 2-bed, 1-bath units renting at $2,200/mo, your total gross rent nearly wipes out your mortgage—even with a low-down FHA loan. The effective mortgage is just $1,204/mo, miles below typical Bay Area rent for a 2-bedroom. No HOA, plenty of garage/storage, and a location close to everything. You’re literally living for less than half the market rent, and building equity every month while your tenants pay down the note. This is what “no-brainer” looks like in Bay Area multifamily.

The Stats (5% Down FHA, Live in one of the units) 📝

  • Purchase Price: $1,100,000

  • Cash Needed(5% + Closing): $88,000

  • Gross Rent: $6,660/month

  • Operating Expenses: $1,430/month

    • Taxes: $1,063/month

    • Insurance: $367/month

  • Net Operating Income: $5,230/month

  • Loan Payments: $6,434/month

  • Effective Mortgage: $1,204/month

Park Ave Apartments w/ Strong Cash Flow + Value Add

Why This Is a Great Investment

Strong cash flow and real value-add upside. Four units already leased at $855/mo, one rent-ready, one ready for light rehab. Fully separated utilities mean lower expenses, and an adjacent lot opens doors for more parking or future expansion. This is a perfect entry point for West Coast investors looking to diversify without a huge capital outlay. You get value, cash flow, and true upside if you put in the work to upgrade remaining units. At just $83K/unit, it’s hard to beat the numbers in a city with booming rental demand.

The Stats(25% Down, Multi-Family Investment) 📝

  • Purchase Price: $500,000

  • Cap Rate: 8.2%

  • DSCR: 1.38

  • Rehab Costs (Vacant Unit): $17,000

  • Gross Rent: $5,130/month

  • Vacancy(5%): -$513/month

  • Operating Expenses: $1,184/month

    • Taxes: $463/month

    • Insurance: $208/month

    • Maintenance: $257/month

    • Capital Expenditures: $257/month

  • Net Operating Income: $3,433/month

  • Loan Payments: $2,495/month

  • Cash Flow: $938/month

Low Cash BRRRR in Independence, MO

Why This Is a Great Investment

This is the textbook BRRRR for first-timers: buy low, rehab, rent out, refi and get nearly all your cash back. Just $5,206 left in the deal after the refinance—almost unheard of in today’s market. The house is primed for mid-level cosmetic upgrades (no capex surprises), sits on a large lot, and will cash flow at $206/month after all expenses. You get your capital back, keep the property, and roll into your next deal. This is how you build a portfolio with little risk and maximum leverage.

The Stats(15% Down, Hard Money Loan, Refi into DSCR at 75% ARV) 📝

  • Purchase Price: $109,000

  • Rehab Costs: $24,175

    • Mid-range cosmetic remodel

    • No capital expenditure expenses

  • After Repair Value (ARV): $190,000

  • Holding Period: 3 months

  • Holding Costs: $4,059

  • Refinance Cash Out: $14,576

  • Total Invested Cash: $5,206

  • Gross Rent: $1,500/month

  • Operating Expenses: $322/month

  • Loan Payment: $972/month

  • Cash Flow: $206/month

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