Many smart investors have considered house flipping at one time or another. The potential return on investment of house flipping makes it one of the most lucrative investment opportunities available. But in today’s economic climate, some investors are wary that house flipping might not be…
Did you know that Zinc Financial offers private money loans specifically tailored to new investors? While other private money loan lenders offer limited support to their clients, we at Zinc Financial enjoy working with new investors and helping them make the most of their property…
One of the most important factors in ensuring that you receive an excellent return on your house flipping investment is finding the perfect property at the perfect price. The most successful house flippers are masters at finding properties with excellent potential that are undervalued at…
According to RealtyTrac, nearly 100,000 properties were flipped in the first six months of 2012. That marks a 25% increase over the number of homes that were flipped just one year ago. So what made the difference in the housing market for flippers this year?…
People who are new to house flipping often underestimate just how much it will cost to remodel the home that they have purchased. This common beginner mistake can take a major chunk out of the return on your investment. Here are a few things to…
The Federal Reserve has announced that it will immediately start buying up billions of dollars worth of mortgage-backed securities. These securities are essentially bonds that are composed of home loans which are packaged and sold to investors. The Fed hopes that by buying up these…
Many potential investors who would like to try their hand at house flipping feel discouraged about their chances because they have less than perfect credit. If your credit report has one or two blemishes on it, you should still consider applying for a private money…
If you’ve been looking into rehab loans, chances are you’ve come across the Federal Housing Administration’s rehab loan product, the FHA 203(k) loan. This loan is designed to help people who are interested in purchasing fixer-uppers secure a mortgage for such homes as well as…
Every person who takes a chance on house flipping is going to make their fair share of mistakes. At Zinc Financial, we have advised both new and experienced investors out of a number of common mistakes. In our opinion, here are three of the worst…
Taking the extra steps to make a house you’re flipping more “green” can improve the value of the home and entice eco-conscience home buyers. However, there are a number of pitfalls that you need to be aware of when going green with your investment properties.…