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Welcome to Issue #84 of Dealsletter - your weekly breakdown of real estate investment opportunities that actually pencil out. This issue features two incredible Bay Area house hacks — one with luxury upside in El Cerrito and another in Martinez with a vacant 3-bed unit ready for you to move in. We're also spotlighting a 10.8% cap 4-plex in Missouri and a Nashville triplex with $3,500/month in cash flow. As always, every deal includes financing assumptions, expenses, and real cash flow. Let’s dive in.
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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 6.27%(FHA) interest rate. We do the math so you can focus on what matters – the deals!
Luxury House Hack in El Cerrito, CA
📍 Address: 417 Seaview Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
💰 Price: $1,250,000
🏠 Units: Single Family (4 Beds / 3 Baths / 2,811 Sq.Ft)
🏦 Cap Rate: N/A (House Hack Opportunity)
Why This is a Great Investment:
This is one of the rare luxury house hacks where you’re buying in well below the neighborhood average. At $1.25M, the property is significantly under the $1.78M average sales price. You’ve got an in-law unit generating $2,350/month and light cosmetic updates could easily push the ARV to $1.65M+. With great schools, Bay Bridge views, and serious value-add potential, this is a dream owner-occupant investment.
The Stats (5% Down, Market Rents, Living in the main house) 📝
Purchase Price: $1,250,000
Cash Needed(5% + Closing): $100,000
Gross Rent: $2350/month (in law unit)
Operating Expenses: $1,226/month
Net Operating Income: $1,124/month
Loan Payments: $7,506/month
Effective Mortgage: $6382/month (For this area that’s good)
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Martinez Triplex House Hack w/ Vacant 3-Bed Unit
📍 Address: 142 Blue Ridge Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
💰 Price: $1,100,000
🏠 Units: Multi-Family (7 Beds / 4 Baths / 3,057 Sq.Ft)
🏦 Cap Rate: N/A (House Hack Opportunity)
Why This is a Great Investment:
This triplex lets you step into immediate cash flow while occupying a vacant, move-in-ready 3-bed unit. With two tenants already in place and paying below market, there’s significant upside with light renovations and future rent increases. The effective mortgage is only $3,759/month — a steal in the Bay Area for a 3,000+ sq ft income property with walkability and top-tier schools nearby.
The Stats (5% Down, House Hack, Live in the vacant 3 bed unit) 📝
Purchase Price: $1,100,000
ARV: $1,581,000 (All units rehabbed + market rents)
Cash Needed: $88,000 (5% + closing costs)
Gross Rent (Current Rents in Place): $3,650
Operating Expenses: $804
NOI: $2,804
Loan Payment: $6,605
Effective Mortgage: $3,759
Missouri 4-Plex with 10.8% Cap Rate and 16.6% Cash on Cash RETURN!
📍 Address: 708 NE Ball Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
💰 Price: $500,000
🏠 Units: Multi-Family (4 Units / 2 Bed, 1 Bath Each)
🏦 Cap Rate: 10.8%
Why This is a Great Investment:
Located in one of KC’s strongest suburbs, this 4-plex offers above-market returns with strong tenant demand. It’s in a quiet cul-de-sac and already has long-term tenants. Units are large, functional, and two have been recently remodeled. With very little capital required to boost rents, this is a classic buy-and-hold asset in a growth market.
The Stats (25% Down, Pro-Forma, MultiFamily Investment) 📝
Purchase Price: $500,000
Cap Rate: 10.8% (Our calculation)
DSCR: 1.76 (w/ Vacancy)
Gross Rent: $6,300/month
Vacancy(10%): -$630/month
Operating Expenses: $1,185/month
Taxes: $414/month
Insurance: $141/month
Maintenance: $315/month
Capital Expenditures: $315/month
Net Operating Income: $4,485/month
Loan Payments: $2,545/month
Cash Flow: $1,940/month
Turnkey Triplex in Nashville Cash Flowing $3,500/mo
📍 Address: 901 21st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
💰 Price: $1,299,000
🏠 Units: Multi-Family (3 Units / 3 Bed, 2 Bath Each)
🏦 Cap Rate: 9.3%
Why This is a Great Investment:
Whether you're doing STR, MTR, or long-term rentals, this fully furnished triplex is already optimized for strong returns. It’s just minutes from downtown Nashville, and demand in this area remains high. The numbers work with long-term tenants — but the real upside is in short-term rentals. This property generated $159K last year alone.
The Stats (25% Down, STR and LTR, MultiFamily Investment) 📝
Purchase Price: $1,299,000
Cap Rate: 9.3% (Our calculation)
DSCR: 1.53 (w/ Vacancy)
Gross Rent: $13,250/month
Vacancy(10%): -$1325/month
Operating Expenses: $1,812/month
Taxes: $273/month
Insurance: $213/month
Maintenance: $663/month
Capital Expenditures: $663/month
Net Operating Income: $10,113/month
Loan Payments: $6,613/month
Cash Flow: $3,500/month
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