Repair Costs Shall Not Exceed% Of Purchase Price

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Hi I have read in a P&S a statement that says "Repair Costs Shall exceed 10% of Purchase Price, Buyer may, at his option, elect to terminate contract " Steve Cooks uses 10% and Legrand uses 25%...as I understand this...if you have the ARV at $100k and the repairs are estimated at $20K and my MAO is $50K and my Purchase Price is $48,000...I add lets say 10% to the Purchase Price which is $4,800 and add that to the estimated repair cost which will be a total of $24,800...is this what this means? This is an exit door out of a contract due to under estimating the true cost of repair??? What percentage is more realistic?
I appreciate your help.

[ Edited by Flipster on Date 05/06/2006 ]

[ Edited by Flipster on Date 05/06/2006 ]

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  • finniganps10th May, 2006
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    It depends on the area - some folks are more worried about the potential problem than others, but I think most are worried about their property value - which was your concern. Talk to local realtors and see what people are saying these days in your area.

  • jimandlacy10th May, 2006
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    Our experience is that the nearby location of the actual power substation does substantially lower buyer interest. Power lines themselves not so much but still somewhat limiting.

    Jim

  • ray_higdon12th May, 2006
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    I agree with panic, that is the step a lot of people miss out on and that is constantly looking to expand your investor base, when I get a property it goes out to about 4500 investors I haev either met personally or have responded to ads I run
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