House Flipping Ideas For Newbies
Every week I meet would be real estate moguls who are bent on buying and selling properties for profit. The trend is called “house flipping” and it has become a nationwide wild fire amongst entrepreneurs and established business people alike. But there are many things to consider before you go off and start buying houses.
Here are some of the main considerations to take before going off to be the next real estate millionaire. Buy Low, Invest High
I don’t care what kind of deal you think you may be getting, if the house is incredibly low priced, then there is a reason. The key to understanding this concept is knowing that if the bank could have gotten 90% of the value or more, then they’d have sold it to a home buyer themselves. The fact that they are willing to sell to you for a 70% reduction means there is something major going on that is not worth their time and energy, thus the low price for you.
Most normally, these major issues will involve plumbing, electrical or even structural problems that can cost thousands to fix. The good news is that even investing $30,000 in structural repairs is worth the profit in the end if you are smart.
Location Location Location
That super low price you get on the house may be in part to the fact that it is in disrepair, but it also might be because of the fact that the neighborhood is in decline. Keep in mind that if the neighborhood is known as unsafe, then it won’t matter how cheap you sell the house, no one will want it. If you can, hold out for a super good deal in a super nice neighborhood. This is always a good investment.
Replace The Hot Buttons
If you want a faster sale, then you definitely need to make sure the new homeowner is secure in the fact that he or she won’t have to make any major repairs any time soon. What I mean is that you should definitely give them a new furnace, central air system, water heater and roof. If these things are brand new, it will give your potential buyer piece of mind. These items will also help your house sell before the others in the neighborhood that don’t have these improvements.
Provide A Home Warranty
The final piece of this house flipping puzzle is the actual square footage. If you have an unfinished basement in your house, go ahead and add in a bath and bedroom or two. The more bathrooms and bedrooms you have, the much better chance of finding a family to buy your home.
These are just a few simple tips that will help you should you decide to become the next real estate millionaire. Who knows, maybe you’ll get your own TV show too!
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