The fact that the Bay Area is one of the hottest housing markets in the country isn’t exactly ground-breaking house flipping news. But you may be surprised to learn just how much home prices have increased here over the last five years. According to The…
House flipping and foreclosures: they generally go hand-in-hand. People who are new to the business often think that house flippers depend entirely upon new foreclosures. But foreclosures are way down in California, and house flipping is up. How can that be? The Numbers: Foreclosures &…
All the house flipping tips in the world won’t save your flip if you don’t take the time to do the math before you make your investment. Being diligent about the numbers upfront can save you a great deal of time and energy, as well…
If your only method for finding new investment properties is surfing the MLS, you’re likely far behind your competition in terms of deals. We can provide you with all the house flipping tips in the world, but if you can’t find a property to rehab…
In the battle for worst people to work with, contractors give lawyers a run for their money. It seems that every house flipper has horror stories about contractors who fell way behind schedule, delivered shoddy work, or simply didn’t finish the job. Finding a great…
Which room would you think has the potential to generate the best ROI in a house flip? The master bedroom? The kitchen? The answer is actually the bathroom. A mid-range bathroom remodel during house flipping has the great potential return on investment. If you put…
House flipping is both a science and an art. There are mathematic principles that should be abided by, but there’s also a fair amount of gut instinct and taste involved, both of which are nearly impossible to teach. You’ve heard us harp on the importance…
One of the biggest risks of fix and flip investing is the risk that you won’t be able to resell the home in a timely manner and at a price that you’re happy with. It’s essential to have a plan before you begin any house…
Summer is upon us, and the house flipping market is as hot as ever. Despite foreclosures being at their lowest rate since before the Great Recession, flippers across the country are making excellent returns on their investments. Homes purchased in the last few months and…
When homes are as expensive to buy as they are right now, rental rates go up. Across the nation, many people who could buy are choosing to rent instead, and many others are renting because buying is simply out of the question. For a plethora…