America’s Affordable Housing Crisis: Opportunities for Real Estate Investors
In a recent research summary by the Urban Institute, titled “Addressing America’s Affordable Housing Crisis,” experts shed light on the severity of the housing crisis and the potential for real estate investors to play a transformative role. According to their findings, the shortage of affordable housing has reached alarming levels, with only 37 affordable and […]
7 Essential Fix and Flip Tips for First-Time Investors
For first-time fix and flip investors, embarking on a property renovation project can be an exciting and potentially profitable venture. However, it’s crucial to approach the process with careful planning and knowledge to ensure success. In this blog post, we will provide you with essential tips and insights to help you navigate the fix and […]
Budget for Landscaping
When you do Fix and Flip how to determine the budget for landscaping.
Is There a Wave of Foreclosures Coming?
Economists hold conflicting views regarding the likelihood of a surge in foreclosures in 2023. While some experts anticipate an increase in the number of foreclosures, others argue that the wave has already subsided and will come to an end soon. However, there are certain facts that we can state with certainty about the current state […]
Why is There a Shortage of Entry-Level Housing?
From 1976 through 1979, about 420,000 new houses were built each year. However, by the 90s, this number dropped by over half to just 207,000 new homes being built each year. Finally, at the end of the 2010s, that number dropped again to a whopping 55,000 homes being built a year, just shy of 7% […]
What is Rural Living?
ZINC is one of the longest-running, private money-backed, Fix and Flip lenders in the nation. We have loaned an excess of one billion dollars, and we have personally fixed and flipped over 100 million homes. However, we never enter rural living areas because the exit strategy is so weak. Rural Population Definition and Percentages The […]
Unemployment and Housing Interest Rates
Unemployment Rates in 2023 With unemployment rates at an all-time low, housing interest rates will begin to skyrocket to keep up with inflation and to battle a possible upcoming recession. Last December, the net job increase was about 220,000 – the lowest increase since 2020. With wage growth pressure clearly beginning to fall, we have […]
Most Fix & Flip Lenders are Increasing Rates, But Not ZINC
Not all loan originators are funded the same. Understanding these differences can help save you or your clients a lot of money.
3 Ways to Save Money on Materials for your Next Flip
When flipping a property, the cost of materials can add up quickly! To overcome this, you have to be smart about what you spend your money on. Don’t worry, the good news is that ZINC is here to help!
3 Ways Overcome a Fix and Flip Nightmare
Picture this, you find a fix and flip in a perfect neighborhood, with a great exterior, and it seems like every real estate investors’ dream. But, once you get inside, you realize that it has structural issues, mold, and has been destroyed by squatters. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, you are not alone and we are here to help!