Rehab Financing for Condos
Over the last few months, home prices in California have hit a bit of a plateau. While the numbers are still up dramatically from 2012 and expected to climb again in 2014, ZINC Financial understands that some of our clients may be looking for other types of property investments to fill out their portfolios. With […]
Your 2013 Market Summary
Like 2012, 2013 has been an excellent year for house flipping and for the housing market in general. The economy’s recovery has been markedly slow over all, but that hasn’t been the case in the housing industry during 2013. Around the country markets are bouncing back from their low points to post ever-higher numbers. California […]
Why Does ZINC Require Builders Risk Insurance?
When you buy a home for yourself and your family, one of the first things you’ll do before moving in is make sure that your new dwelling is properly insured. A home is a major investment, and if it were to be hit by theft, vandalism, fire, or a storm, the damages could significantly hurt […]
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 […]
Understanding the Difference between Hard Money and Private Money
Many first-time borrowers struggle to understand the difference between private money and hard money. There are in fact a number of similarities between private money and hard money loans, and both can be used to fund your real estate investments. However, there are a few important factors that make private money loans a wiser choice […]
What Do Investors and Jeremy Renner Have in Common?
The house flipping market is so hot these days that even celebrities are getting involved. Jeremy Renner, the star of such films as the Bourne Legacy and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol recently sold a home that he had flipped with friend Kristoffer Winters for $24 million. The pair had been developing the home over the […]
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 […]
Fresno Real Estate Inside Report
With the housing market improving so rapidly in markets like San Francisco and Los Angeles, investors looking for new properties within California are sometimes having a hard time competing in the over-crowded house flipping market. If you’re looking for a house to flip that won’t eat up your profits at the get-go with an intense […]
House Flipping: Not Exactly What You See on TV
Shows like Flip This House and Flip Men have done a lot of good for the house flipping industry. They’ve introduced a new generation of investors to the fun, excitement, and often lucrative nature of house flipping. But if you’ve watched one of these shows and then thought that you knew what it takes to […]
Renovate the Kitchen for Maximum ROI
Home builders and realtors are finding that the most important room in the house is not the master bedroom or the living room, but the kitchen. A recent survey of home builders has found that the average size of a new kitchen has grown to 300 square feet, a record high. Bigger kitchens are allowing […]