Our 2017 Real Estate Trend Prediction
Housing market predictions are always a bit tenuous, and 2017 is no exception. With the unexpected election of Donald Trump in particular, housing experts aren’t sure how much the market will be effected. One prediction that seems quite likely to come true is that interest rates will remain at or near their current low levels. […]
Best Cities for House Flipping in 2016
House flipping is a tricky business, particularly in the modern marketplace. Smart house flippers have to look at a lot more factors than whether home prices are going up or down. New construction, the overall economy, the local economy, foreclosure rates, and home affordability all need to be measured and weighed. Fortunately, someone else has […]
What to Look for When Choosing a Buy and Hold Lender
Choosing to invest in buy and hold real estate is one of the smartest decisions that you can make. Buy and hold properties are generally a low risk, high return endeavor that can help you earn monthly income with very little effort, as well as a big payout when you decide to re-sell the property. […]
Things to Be Thankful for as a House Flipper
We’re faced with a lot of uncertainty in America right now, but this Thanksgiving season, there is plenty for which house flippers can be thankful. Here are just a few of the most promising facts and figures to add to your list of things to be grateful for this November. House flipping is at a […]
Making the Difference Between a Flip and a Flop
House flipping is not a foreign topic to most people thanks to the success of popular shows like Flip This House and Flip or Flop. However, what many people do not realize is that some of the most successful investors in the industry aren’t on camera. They’re out there doing what they love to do; […]
House Flipping: The Pros Weigh In
HouseFlippingHQ.com published an article that contains some really insightful tips from the pros. The author spoke to 20 seasoned house flippers and asked them each the same three questions: What is your number one piece of advice for someone who is looking to get into flipping or wholesaling houses? What is the most important mindset […]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buy and Hold Investing
Few investment opportunities are as lucrative or secure in the current marketplace as rental real estate investing. Home prices and rent prices are on the rise around the country, and neither shows any sign of slowing down in the next few years. With mortgage rates and vacancy rates both incredibly low, people who invest in […]
Rent Continues to Rise in California and Other States
If you have been toying with the idea of rental real estate investing, now is really the time to act. Rent rates continue to rise around the country with some of the biggest increases seen in states like California. According to MyApartmentMap.com, the average rent across the state of California right now is $2,384. Nationwide, […]
Earn Great Returns Flipping Apartments
A recent article in the New York Post found that property investors in New York are making an average of 15% profit on apartment flips. That marks a decrease from previous years, but still a substantial profit over investing in the stock market, which yielded 6% returns on average in 2015. Of course, apartment flippers […]
Announcing ZINC’s New Apartment Flipping Loan Program
ZINC Financial is pleased to announce the launch of our new Apartment Buy & Hold Loan Program. The program is meant to help investors make the most of their rental real estate investing portfolio. In the current climate, investing in rental property is a low-risk, high-reward choice, and this new loan program will help more […]