What are the Features Home Buyers Covet?
For some house flippers, the design choices made during the renovation process are the most enjoyable part of the business. For others, design is simply something they have to get. Whether you secretly wish you were an interior designer or prefer the work of buying and selling, the fact of the matter is that design […]
Using Our Deal Analyzer to Analyze a Rehab Investment
When that perfect property comes on the market, it can be tempting to pounce on it before having a solid understanding of what the costs involved in the project would be and what kind of ROI you should expect. Now we know what you’re thinking — “In a market this competitive, don’t you have to […]
Financing Your Property with Fix and Flip Loans
With so many shows on TV about house flipping, a lot of people are excited about the idea of finding a great house, getting their hands dirty with renovations, and turning a quick profit. Maybe you have a background in construction. Maybe you’re a realtor. You have a genuine interest in the work and you […]
Ideal Flip is the Ideal Purchase
Novice house flippers are often eager to pull the trigger on their first rehab investment. However, the real work of rehabbing doesn’t start when the property is purchased. The real work begins months before that with intensive research about the best places to buy and the property types that local buyers are looking for. Research […]
4 Hurdles House Flipping Investors Must Overcome
Fix and flip investing is one of the most profitable opportunities in the current housing market, but it’s not without its hurdles. Below are four of the most common challenges that house flipping professionals face and tips for overcoming them: 1. Finding a property at the right price. Fix and flip investors are regularly limited […]
Are You Making These Basic Rehabbing Mistakes?
The market is ripe with opportunities for rehabbing homes throughout the state of California. Investors are currently making an average of nearly $100,000 gross profit per flip in California, the second highest earnings of any state. But while real estate rehabbing has ample opportunities for success, basic mistakes will set novice investors back every time. […]
January Featured Investor Profile
This month, our featured investor is Christopher Wolfe, founder of Vector Holdings, LLC. Christopher has been working successfully in the banking and real estate industry since 2002. He has worked with ZINC Financial numerous times, building his portfolio and creating a booming real estate business focused in Central California. Christopher has been acquiring investment properties […]
Predictions for the 2014 Real Estate Market
In 2013, home prices around the country surged nearly 11% according to information gathered by Clear Capital. The firm found that home prices increased in 225 of the 276 tracked cities, raising the average home price across the United States by $30,000. But what should real estate investors expect in 2014? Several months ago, experts […]
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Property with Fire Damage
Most fix and flip investors aren’t deterred by a home that needs renovations. In fact, many investors looking to flip homes are particularly attracted to fixer-uppers because they are undervalued. However, when you come across a home that has suffered fire damage, many investors aren’t sure what to look for. Is a home with fire […]
When it Comes to These Fix & Flip Fixes, Do Not DIY
For a lot of fix & flip professionals, the fun part of the job is the renovations. The chance to take a rundown house and make it into an inviting home can be a wonderful test of creativity, determination, and discipline. But no matter how gung-ho you are about making renovations yourself, there are certain […]