Each building is 2,900 sq ft. Each of the 12 one bedroom apartments is 725 sq ft, large for this price range. All units have easy-to-maintain, low maintenance-cost hardwood floors. The units are in good condition, with fixtures, fittings and equipment appropriate for this price range.
Each 4-plex has a basement which can be accessed from both inside and the exterior of the building.
High Demand
Some of the reasons for the high demand:
1 Location. Located strategically 1/2 way between I-264 and I-65, 4 miles (15 minutes) from downtown, 2 miles from the *University of Louisville (5 minutes) close to shopping.
2 Bus. The bus stops at the corner just a block away
3 Visibility. Algonquin is a busy street and so the "For Rent" sign is easily visible.
4 Size. At 725 sq ft, that's large for a one bedroom apartment.
5 Affordability. Rents priced competitively to prevent turnover
Rent and Water
In March 2018 landlord instituted the RUBS system of water cost recapture. He currently recovers $25 pm for single occupancy, $40 where there are 2 occupants and $60 where there are more than two occupants. His goal is to recover 100% of the water cost and will be raising the amount gradually. It is anticipated that this water recapture will add at least $3600 pa the owner's NOI in the next 12 months.
MAKE SURE TO ADD THE ADDITION RUBS AMOUNT TO YOUR INCOME! Seller introduced RUBS instead of raising rent as he finds it easier to explain/justify to tenants.
Management and Insurance
The seller has a full time maintenance crew and has spent and continues to spend effort and money to upgrade and maintain these apartments in good working order. His attention to detail has resulted in low maintenance and operating costs. As the property is self managed the management amount is not in the P&L. Insurance is $2,603.p.a.