Number of Homes Sold in Southern California by 14%
According to a recent article in the LA Times, the number of homes sold in Southern California during November was up 14% from the same month last year. The increase in sales marked a new high point for the month of November over the last six years. The increase also marked 11 straight months of […]
Buyers Are Purchasing Pricier Properties in Los Angeles
According to a recent article out of the Los Angeles Times, housing sales in Southern California are on the rise. While the past few years were marked by foreclosure and homeowners unwilling to consider pricier homes, the turn in the housing market over the last several months has shown a resurging interest in home purchases, […]
Holidays Are an Opportune Time to Invest in Properties
The housing market across the United States follows a very predictable pattern. House sales are always the strongest during the spring and summer months and the slowest during fall and winter. By all accounts, the housing market should slow down in December and January, but don’t let this downturn in housing sales fool you. The […]
In This Market, Is House Flipping a Good Idea?
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 the best idea. After all, isn’t the housing market suffering? […]
What is an FHA 203 Rehab Loan?
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 the funding they need to perform necessary repairs. While FHA […]
3 Major House Flipping Mistakes
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 mistakes house flippers can make: Not doing enough research.Too many […]
Going Green With Rehab Properties
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. Here are some considerations you should keep in mind when […]
Research Investment Opportunities with Our Rehab Loan Calculators
“Property is always a good investment.” Many new investors believe this to be true, and while property can be an extremely lucrative investment, you’ll need to do your research in order to find opportunities that have the best chance of turning a significant profit. When looking for a house to flip, there are a large […]
Rehab Loan FAQs for New Investors
You’ve decided that house flipping is going to be your next big investment. The question you’re probably asking yourself now is what next? Zinc Financial enjoys working with clients who are new to house flipping as well as seasoned veterans. Here are a few questions that new investors ask most frequently along with answers from […]
Achieving ROI with Rehab Loans
The house flipping market is booming. Neglected homes, houses that have been abandoned and other properties that are in decent condition but could benefit from a few cosmetic improvements can be found throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada. Smart investors are plucking up these houses, repairing them, and selling them for huge profits. Where does the […]