27 09, 2020

3 Inexpensive Ways to Trick-Out Your Flip

2020-09-28T16:45:53-04:00September 27th, 2020|Categories: Flipping, Hard Money Loans, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investments, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Flipping a house can be an expensive undertaking. But every improvement to your property doesn’t have to cost a lot to impresses buyers. Consider these three ways to trick-out your flip and win the hearts of buyers without spending a ton of cash. Spruce-Up Your Stairs If you want to customize the wooden stairs inside of your flip painting on a runner can do just the trick. You can give your future homeowner the look of carpeted steps without all of the worrisome maintenance. When choosing a design consider establishing a theme throughout your home. For instance, if your kitchen

21 08, 2019

Sell vs. Rent: What’s the Right Investment Strategy for You?

2019-09-04T17:14:59-04:00August 21st, 2019|Categories: Investments, REIs|

When you're buying an investment property, you'll have to decide whether you want it to be a short-term or long-term investment. Should you sell it when you're done fixing it up, or should you rent it to a tenant who will take care of it and bring you a steady stream of income? Here's how to decide. Sell vs. Rent: What's the Right Investment Strategy for You? Selling the house means you get an infusion of cash in profits, which you may need to use for your next investment. However, renting it out can bring in a steady stream of

7 07, 2019

Should You Buy a Rental Property?

2019-06-23T17:53:49-04:00July 7th, 2019|Categories: Hard Money, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments|Tags: , , , |

Hanging on to a property and renting it out can be a tremendously profitable endeavor - but should you try it? Maybe. Here's what you need to know. Should You Buy a Rental Property? Flipping houses - the process of buying an affordable home, fixing it up and selling it for a profit - isn't for everyone. It's a bit too risky for some, although it can pay off to the tune of tens of thousands if done properly. But buying a rental property might be a good choice. If you're going to be a landlord, here's what to look

16 06, 2019

Why Property Investors Should Care What Millennials Think

2019-06-09T16:07:42-04:00June 16th, 2019|Categories: Income, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Tenants|Tags: , |

In recent blog posts, we've discussed how to attract Millennials to rental properties, what Millennials want from their rental properties, and how to market to Millennials. But why should property investors care what Millennials think? The reason why investors need to care about what Millennials want and what Millennials think is two-fold. First of all, non-Millennial investors are about to face competition from Millennial property investors. These investors are fully prepared to offer their own generation exactly what they want and to market to their generation in exactly the manner that will attract attention. In business, you must stay competitive.

13 06, 2019

How To Attract Millennials To Your Rental Properties

2019-06-09T15:26:46-04:00June 13th, 2019|Categories: Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Remodeling Tips, Tenants|Tags: , , , , |

In a previous blog post, we discussed what Millennials want from their rental properties. Now, we're going to explain how to attract Millennials to these properties you've designed for them. If you're marketing to Millennials, you are aware that your marketing really must include a strong online presence. But are you sure you're including the right information in this online marketing material? Here are several things you should include in your marketing material in order to capture the Millennial rental market. Interactive Maps To Key Places There are several ways to include interactive maps on your rental property's webpage including

10 06, 2019

What Millennials Want From Rental Properties

2019-06-09T14:12:34-04:00June 10th, 2019|Categories: Hard Money, Home Improvements, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Leasing Your Property|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Millennials are the largest generation we've ever had. If you own rental properties, it's wise to know what this generation is looking for in a rental property. Here are the main factors Millennials are looking for in a rental property. Close To Work Millennials like to live near where they work. They aren't as concerned about the quality of schools or whether or not the neighborhood is quiet. They are mostly seeking rental properties close to work. They don't want to commute far. If they can ride their bike or walk to work, even better. They're also happy to hop

7 06, 2019

Millennial Investors Leading The Housing Market Charge

2019-06-07T20:31:54-04:00June 7th, 2019|Categories: Commercial, Interest, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments|Tags: , , |

There are over 75.4 million Millennials in the US and over 55 percent of them polled by Harris Interactive said they were interested in real estate investing. Couple this fact with the Bank of America Survey that claims that one in six Millennials have more than $100K in their savings, and you can see that this generation is sure to alter the real estate investing forecast. More Millennials believe that real estate investing produces better returns than the stock market. More than eight out of ten of them believe that real estate is a good investment according to a Fannie

3 06, 2019

Do You Have Different Exit Strategies For That Investment Property You’re Eyeing?

2019-05-29T14:04:24-04:00June 3rd, 2019|Categories: Due Diligence, Flipping, Foreclosures, Hard Money, Hard Money Loans, Home Improvements, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments|Tags: , , , |

When flipping a house, your end goal is to make a comfortable profit, but sometimes things happen that are outside of your control. You will still need to plan for these things. That sometimes means having a different exit strategy than simply selling the house for a large profit quickly. If you aren't guaranteed a profit, will you choose another route? Do you have alternate exit strategies planned? Here are some things that could happen that could affect your plans to flip a house quickly at a profit: The economy could change. Financing rules could be changed. The market could

29 05, 2019

3 Secrets To House Flipping You Probably Won’t See On TV

2019-05-29T11:10:10-04:00May 29th, 2019|Categories: Construction Loans, Flipping, Hard Money, Hard Money Loans, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, HUD, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, Private Lending|Tags: , |

House flipping isn't really like it is on TV. To be a successful house flipper, you have to know how to do it right. Here are three things that successful house flippers do that are too boring for television and too important for you to not know. House flippers don't buy houses at full retail price. What would be the point? If you pay full price and then make improvements, you're not going to make much of a profit, if any. You need to purchase a house that is genuinely prices to sell. You have to find a home in

27 05, 2019

What Kind Of Kitchen Flooring Should You Purchase?

2019-05-27T00:57:00-04:00May 27th, 2019|Categories: Business, Flipping, Hard Money, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, HUD, Investing, Investment, Investment Properties, Investments, New Construction, New Home Development, New Homes, Rehab Loans, Remodeling Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , |

If you're trying to decide what kind of flooring to use in your kitchen, you will need to consider what you want out of it. Are you hoping to increase the property value over the value of a typical kitchen? Are you hoping to find something durable for a rental unit? Do you need something installed fast? Let's discuss the options. First of all, you won't want to put carpet in virtually any kitchen. Buyers won't be impressed. Renters will yuck it up in a hurry. If you just need something inexpensive and fast, you might choose sheet vinyl. Say

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