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What Are Investment Property Rental Loans?
What is a Rental Loan? A rental loan is a type of loan that real estate investors will apply for when they are seeking financing on a long-term buy and hold rental investment. Investors interested in becoming a landlord will pursue a property that they can purchase...
5 Steps to Perform Prior to that General Contractor Hire
Why Investors Need General Contractors To make a fix and flip project a success, you need a skilled, experienced general contractor on board from the start. Once you’ve found a promising property and an inspection has been performed, your contractor provides an...
What You Need to Know When Financing Fix and Flips
Types of Loans for Purchase and Repairs of a Fix and Flip An investor or contractor that is considering a fix and flip project can have several concerns. A standard home mortgage will not be considered because the home is not a primary residence for the flipper. A...
4 Reasons Investors Love Private Money Lenders
What is a Private Money Lender? Private money lenders are companies that lend money to real estate investors. The key distinction is, they’re not banks. That’s important because it means they offer faster, hassle-free loans. With private money, factors like credit...
5 Cost-Effective Ways Investors Replace Electrical, Wires, and Fixtures
Save Money Buying Electrical, Wires, and Fixtures for Investment Properties Buying electrical fixtures like outlets, switches, wiring, and lamps can suck the money from an investment business fast. Buying it yourself, buying quality, buying wholesale, buying locally,...
10 Bathroom Remodel Tips for Fix and Flips
Bathroom Renovations on a Budget It is entirely possible to save big when redoing a bathroom on a fix and flip property, especially when you avoid gutting everything right down to the studs. Instead, make the bathroom look nice by updating without breaking...
What Makes a Good Single Family Rental Property?
10 Ways to Evaluate a Property’s Potential as a Single Family Rental If you’re looking for a sound investment that yields a good monthly return, chances are you’re thinking about investing in a single-family rental property. However, not all properties are created...
The Most Affordable Flooring Options for Fix-n-Flip Properties
Affordable Flooring Doesn't Have to Mean Cheap Flooring When considering a fix and flip or rental renovation, flooring will be one of the most expensive areas for replacement. In the past, many contractors found the cheapest carpet or vinyl available to make a ‘quick...
How to Organize Your Contractor at the Start of Home Renovations
What to Do When Working With a Contractor for Home Renovations A successful fix and flip project requires outstanding organization. As the real estate investor, it’s critical that you ensure the project is properly managed—especially when it comes to home renovations....
The Ultimate Checklist For Staging a Property For Sale
How to Make Your Property Ready to Sell With all of the work and expense to make the fix and flip project a success, it really comes down to making it stand out in the crowd. There is a balance between leaving some open room for customization for the buyer, and having...