CASE STUDY

4523 St. Elmo Drive Los Angeles, CA

TOP: Home constructed in 1913 on a large lot. In need of significant repair. The home was acquired for $1,120,000. on June 30, 2021. Demolition complete on August 1, 2021.

BOTTOM: Vertical construction began on September 6, 2021. Total period from acquisition to completion was 11 months. Property was fully leased in 3 months.

Property sold in September 2022 for $3.3M, rendering a 31% gain on project costs of just $2.5M

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4523 St. Elmo Drive

Key Statistics

  • Land Cost Basis: $1.125
  • Million Total Hard and Soft
  • Cost: $1.5 million Units
  • Constructed: 4
  • Bedrooms/Unit: 4
  • Bathrooms/Unit: 3 Project
  • Length: 11 months

Pro Forma Financial Returns:

  • Year 1 Avg. Monthly
  • Rent/Unit: $4,996 (1) Year
  • 1 Net Operating Income:
  • $155,542 Total Project
  • Debt: $2.0 million Total
  • Project Equity: $0.5
  • Million Total Project Basis:
  • $2.5 million Year 1
  • Expected Yield on Cost:
  • 6.0% Exit Cap Rate: 4.7%
  • Sale Price: $3.3 million