UF students and Grad students - why pay $2,000+ rent when you can buy this amazing home less than 1 mile to UF and make money while completing your education! Rare opportunity to own this beautifully remodeled craftsman style home in a prime location less than 1 mile to UF! Split bedroom plan featuring 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Open kitchen with quartz countertops and new appliances. Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the house. Main bedroom is split from the guest bedrooms and features a luxury bathroom and a side patio with a large swing. Side patio separate entrance to the main bedroom and to the laundry room so the main bedroom can be used as an in-law suite or rental unit. Front entrance Florida Room is huge and bright with windows and LVP flooring. All stainless steel appliances highlight the open kitchen. Why waste money on rent when you can own this beautiful property and make money short and long term as a great investment. So close to everything! 1/2 mile to Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center, .4 miles to Flatfish Bakery, .7 miles to Publix on 13th (UF), .8 to Matherly Hall at UF, 1.5 miles to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Less than 1 mile to Dragonfly Sushi and downtown and less than 1.5 miles to Depot Park and the 4th Ave Food Park and so much more. Here's the math: Scenario 1: Renting a Similar Property Near UF
Rent: $2,200/month
Annual Rent Cost: $26,400
Total Rent Over 4 Years: $105,600
Scenario 2: Purchasing 724 NW 7th Ave
Total Housing Cost Over 4 Years: $116,640
Net Equity Gained After 4 Years: $66,900
Net Cost of Buying (Before Rental Income): $49,740
Rental Income from Extra Bedrooms
Estimated Rent per Bedroom: $800/month
Total Rent for 2 Bedrooms: $1,600/month
Annual Rental Income: $1,600 × 12 = $19,200
Total Rental Income Over 4 Years: $19,200 × 4 = $76,800
Net Cost of Buying After Rental Income
Net Cost Before Rental Income: $49,740
Less Rental Income (2 Bedrooms): $76,800
Final Adjusted Net Cost: -$27,060 (Profit!)
Updated Savings Comparison: Renting vs. Buying
Total Rent Paid Over 4 Years: $105,600
Final Adjusted Net Cost of Buying (After Rental Income): -$27,060 (Profit!)
Potential Savings vs. Renting: $132,660
Final Takeaway
With this setup, not only does buying save over $132K vs. renting, but it actually turns into a profitable investment, generating $27,060 in positive cash flow over four years.