Having a listing of houses that are up for rent can be a very attractive investment prospect. But as with all investment opportunities, it is best to take a careful look at the pros and cons. Is being a landlord worth it? Should you invest in rental properties instead of stocks and bonds? Let’s take…
Thinking about buying a house to fix and sell? Are you considering earning passive income by being a rental property owner? The economic situation is ripe for it, especially as there are a lot of foreclosed properties available in the market. However, as with all investments, you need to do your due diligence to make…
Fixing and flipping provide very attractive investment opportunities. The profits are amazing, and with the right strategy, you can expect to recover your investment and cash in on the profits in a short amount of time. However, you often need to be able to have quick access to funding for you to be able to…
Relationships are complicated as it is. Adding money into the mix can muddy things up further. As a real estate investor, having funding is important to ensure that you are able to close the deal on that property you had your eye on or to be able to complete the renovation project and have the…
The key to making a killer profit in fixing and flipping houses is to know what makes it a good buy for prospective buyers. There should be a “wow” factor in the homes you flip. At the same time, you should only focus on key areas because the more areas you remodel, the higher your…
House flipping offers huge payoffs. However, it also presents a high level of risk. There may be “lemons” that can provide a lot of juice, but there may also be mistakes that can turn sweet profits quite sour. This can mean suffering a large cut on your profits or worse, get you in heavy debt….
Bridge loans are a type of private money funding that serves a specialized niche – those who want to get interim financing until such a time as a permanent loan can be taken. There are times when a bank loan’s processing time is not just fast enough to enable an investor to respond to opportunities…
Investing in real estate can be very profitable. But it requires a lot of research about the market, about the home buying and financing process, as well as related costs associated with home buying. This will prevent you from getting sticker shock and getting into an investment venture that turns out to be more than…
In the world of real estate, it’s about knowing the opportunities and grabbing them when they come. As Lee Iacocca, business and management mogul said, “We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” Investing in real estate (such as buying foreclosures) can be very lucrative. But it requires you to respond…
Buying a foreclosed house can be a profitable investment. After refurbishing the house, you can sell it at a profit or rent it out and earn regular income. In today’s market, there are plenty of opportunities to buy a foreclosed home. However, there are also potential landmines to avoid. A wrong purchase can spell disaster…