PRESENTED BY: SHANE BALDWIN CLYDE GEROME ISAAC KERSHNER Case Study

Greg and Cindy Hana Greg is sole breadwinner and earns $66,000 annually Eligible for pension when he is 48 The couples current net worth is $35,500 $3000 CD $2,000 in checking $6,500 of life insurance cash value Two cars worth $2,000 $22,000 Savings Greg saves $350 a month in differed compensation plan offered by his work The couple has: $1,000 dollars of stock $2,000 in mutual funds Monthly expenses average $2,800 They qualify for a 4.68% interest rate on a 30 year loan with a credit score of 688

Needs Wants Space for themselves and 3 children Privacy Safe neighborhood Excellent Schools for Children Nice Neighbors Shopping relativity close Differentiating Needs from Wants

Housing option #1 Two Bedroom One Bath (866) Parkway East #B1 Caldwell, NJ Name: Two Bedroom One Bath Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Price Range: $1530-$1605 Min/Max Ft: 900ft² Availability: Contact Us --- Features: Heat, Hot Water, & Cooking Gas Included In Rent! Renovated Kitchens w/ Dishwasher, Microwave & Gas Hardwood Floors Air Conditioners Supplied Patios and Balconies in Some Residences On-Site Manager Great Closet Space w/ Closet Organizers Window Treatments Off Street Parking High Speed Internet Available

Pros Cons No commitment Not responsible for repairs Off street parking Utilities included with rent Air conditioning Rent is expensive Only two bedrooms More than twenty minutes from work Poor school district Pay a deposit No private yard for the kids Pros and Cons (Continued) Apartment $1530-$1605 per month

Hosing Option # Scheerer Ave, NEWARK, NJ For Sale: $269,000 Zestimate®: $240,920 Est. Mortgage: $1,053/mo See current rates on Zillow Bedrooms:3 beds Bathrooms:3 baths Single Family:1,664 sq ft Lot:4,791 sqft Year Built:1952 Last Sold:Nov 2009 for $85,000

Pros Cons Newly remodeled Central air Yard and finished basement Detached garage Mid budget Independence Build Equity Only three bedrooms More than 20 minutes from work More than 20 minutes to shopping center All responsibilities as a home owner Pros and Cons (Continued) House $269,000 base mortgage $748 per month 30 years

Housing Option # New York AveAPT 2A, Newark, NJ For Sale: $249,990 Zestimate®: $234,214 Est. Mortgage: $979/mo See current rates on Zillow Bedrooms:3 beds Bathrooms:2 baths Condo:1,317 sq ft Lot:1,316 sqft Year Built:2004 Last Sold:Mar 2005 for $275,000 Heating Type:Forced air

Pros Cons Low end of budget Good location, with in 20 minutes from work and close to a shopping center Nice neighborhood Good/ close schools for the kids Shared condo pool No yard for the kids Less bed rooms than desired No air conditioning Increased possibility of noise neighbors at such a close proximity HOA fees Pros and Cons Condo cost $249,990 base mortgage – $695 per month 30 years

Housing Option #4 156 Mapes Avenue, Newark, NJ Price: $325,000 No. Units: 3 Building Size: 2,800 SF Price/Unit: $108, Property Type: Multifamily Property Sub-type: Duplex/ Triplex/ Fourplex Property Use Type:Investment

Pros Cons Is the desired size Revenue generating from renting out the basement ($700-$800 per month) With in twenty minutes of work Yard for the kids Build Equity More responsibilities as land lords Property tax Older neighborhood Sharing a house and yard with strangers Need more savings to pay mortgage if renters move out High end of budget if renters are not found Pros and Cons (Continued) Duplex cost $325,000 Base Mortgage- $ per month 30 years

Renting Duplex Low commitment Not having to pay for utilities In desired area Cost between $1530- $1605 per Month No backyard for kids 30-year mortgage paying $ per month (4.68% interest) Possibility to rent you 2 nd part of duplex Back yard for kids Right size for family Renting Apt vs. Buying Duplex

How much is necessary for a down payment on the Duplex? $65,000 is necessary for a down payment Attainable in 12 months if they save $2,500 a month $224, paid in interest over 30 years Total of $484, paid over the course of the 30 year loan It will take 30 years to pay off the home unless they double payments to pay it off sooner. If they double their payments by, perhaps, using rent from the other portions of the duplex their total investment would be $ in the course of years

The Duplex is the Best Housing Option If they purchase the duplex they can rent out all available space to use the duplex as their “Cash Cow” to save up to eventually move into their own home.