Condo Conversion in Los Angeles - Profit Margin

Looking at the project as a potential bridge loan. Property is 10 units in a good location in West LA, mid 90's construction all large 2 bedroom units (1500 square feet avg). Sponsor is purchasing for around $500,000/unit and budgeting $35K in capex to improve interior/exterior of property. Beyond that, I am unsure what the costs would be for wrap insurance, admin costs for HOA, etc. But end of the day, the sales comps for similar vintage condos in the market indicate $750,000-$800,000/unit for 90's vintage similar sized.

My biggest concern as the bridge lender would be what happens if they can't sell the last 2-3 units and how do I get paid off. Assuming they could get individual mortgages on each to take out the bridge facility, but wanted to run it past the forum for any insight.

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Agree with Chekdastack . A West LA Multifamily building priced at $333 PSF is going to need more than $35K Per Unit to get the property into a suitable enough condition to sell off as condos. Personally, I would either revise down the sales price or revise up the capex.

Obviously, I haven't seen the building so take these opinions with a grain of salt.

 

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