Five Home Rehabbing Myths ExplodedPublished December 17th, 2006 in Fixer-Uppers and Real Estate Strategies.
The strategy of buying and rehabbing “fixer upper” homes and selling them for profit has proven itself time and again. Yet skeptics continue to find reasons for not taking action on this powerful knowledge. Let’s take a look at five myths about fixer uppers and their role in building a profitable property portfolio.
Some people don’t even attempt real estate investing because they believe they don’t have the necessary cash to get started. The truth is that there are several ways open for new investors to get started. First, they can negotiate a lease option. Lease a fixer upper with an option to buy at a certain price. Then fix it up while you’re leasing it and find someone who will buy it at the higher, post-repair value.
Another way to start with no cash is to find a partner who does have cash and negotiate a joint venture. They supply the money, you supply the work, and you split the profits when the property sells. Finally, you may be able to arrange financing with the seller, where you make payments to the owner.
These creative options will require some extra effort. But if there’s anything keeping you from investing in real estate, it’s not cash.
The truth is that you really shouldn’t do the repairs yourself, regardless of how handy you might be. It’s best to bring in experts to handle the makeover. This will insure that the repairs meet local building codes and you’ll be able to get top dollar for your fixed-up property. You also don’t need to spend your time remodeling - you need to spend your time focusing on your investments. A few minor repairs are fine, but don’t try to take on everything.
Actually, the reverse of this is true. The fewer building skills you have, the quicker you’ll realize that your job is to be the project manager. Let professionals do the repair work while you spend your time supervising and looking for more investment opportunities.
The truth is that you need to make sure you purchase at a price that will be profitable. Since it’s more practical to supervise others while they fix up the property, and since you know that ahead of time, you need to allow for the cost when you negotiate your purchase price.
How long is too long? The amount of time required for rehabbing depends on the needs of the property. If you manage the work instead of doing it yourself, then you can double or triple your profits with almost no extra effort. Concentrate on accumulating properties and time will no longer be a factor.
It’s easy for people to find reasons not to take action. Investing in real estate by following the strategy of buying and rehabbing fixer upper homes has the potential to provide significant profits. Don’t let myths and misinformation stand in your way.
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Foreclosure refers to the action a lender takes to reclaim a mortgaged property. In almost all cases, a home serves as collateral for it’s own mortgage. If the home buyer defaults - fails to make monthly payments as agreed–the lender takes the home back and attempts to sell it to pay off the loan balance. A foreclosure can be an excellent opportunity for a real estate investor to purchase a home at less than market value.
Real estate investing remains one of the best ways to build personal wealth. The concepts above describe some of the best ways to get started in successful real estate investing.
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Foreclosure Investing EssentialsPublished January 7th, 2007 in Foreclosures.The term “foreclosure” rarely has any positive feelings associated with it. And for good reason: foreclosures are always connected with times of financial difficulty. But for the real estate investor, foreclosure investing represents a opportunity to increase their profits while helping someone out of a tough spot at the same time. A foreclosure refers to the process of reclaiming mortgaged property by the lender. Almost everyone must borrow some amount of money to purchase a home. The amount varies, but most lenders finance from 80 to 100 percent of the total cost of the property. The loan is called a mortgage, and the home buyer repays the mortgage over time. The total term of the loan can vary, but most buyers make monthly payments for a total of 15, 20 or even 30 years. Sometimes a situation may arise in which the home buyer can no longer make monthly payments on time. This may be due to unexpected medical expenses, the loss of a job, or poor financial planning. It’s usually in the best interest of the lender to continue the loan, but if the buyer misses too many payments and has no visible resources for getting current, the lender may be forced to begin the foreclosure process. Foreclosures are possible because the property serves are collateral for the loan. In the mortgage agreement, both parties have agreed to certain conditions, including the return of the house to the lender when required payments aren’t made. What’s the benefit of foreclosure investing? Foreclosures are particularly attractive to real estate investors. Foreclosure investing lets you buy properties at bargain basement prices. The time and money you invest in foreclosure properties almost always have greater returns than normal real estate investing. Foreclosure investing tends to have less competition. Foreclosure take some extra work to locate, especially in the weeks before it actually goes up for public auction. If you’re willing to do the research, you’ll be able to find these below-market-price homes and face very little competition.
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There are at least three ways to profit from foreclosure investing. First, you may choose to keep the home after you purchase it. Buying a foreclosure usually gives you a large instant equity that you can borrow against for future real estate investments. Or, you may choose to rent out the home and provide yourself with a monthly income.
Another way to profit from foreclosure investing is to flip the foreclosure. Many foreclosures may need only a cosmetic makeover to really enhance their curb appeal. Then you can resell the property at full market value and pocket a tidy profit.
Foreclosure investing has the potential for higher profits than everyday real estate investing. Plus, if you can close the deal before the house goes up for public auction, you’ll be providing real help for someone in a desperate financial situation. Foreclosure investing takes more research and follow-up, but the rewards are well worth it.
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