If you watch any home improvement networks, you already know that house flipping is all the rage. Despite these shows being billed as reality TV, they don’t show all that goes into flipping a house. They can make it look a lot easier than it is. If this is an investment pursuit that interests you, make sure to do your due diligence and learn all you can before jumping in with both feet. You want to avoid costly, time-consuming rookie mistakes. Here’s some of what you can expect to encounter flipping a house for the first time.
How To Get Started in Real Estate Investing
If you’re like most people, you might have a preconceived idea that you must be a billionaire to own property or that the only types of property that are available for investing are abandoned buildings. You would be wrong on both accounts. Getting your start in real estate investing doesn’t have to cost millions of dollars, and there are plenty of pieces of property available that are in decent if not excellent condition. Knowing how to start and where to look are just two of the steps you should take, and using this guide can help you with the rest.
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What is a First Lien?
Buying a home can feel overwhelming. Not only is it one of the most expensive purchases you’re likely to make, but the process can often be full of terms you don’t understand. One of these terms is “first lien.” What is a first lien, and how do you know if you need one? This article demystifies the home buying process by explaining what a first lien is, why you’d want one, and how to get one.
Continue reading “What is a First Lien?”Getting Started with Private Notes and Mortgages
Let us consider the way many homeowners, developers, and investors approach real estate as an investment. Individual investors, as well as institutional investors, have long realized that investing in real estate with leveraged funds is seriously advantageous since the owner benefits from appreciation on the borrowed funds as well as on their own input. It is this rationale that encourages savvy investors to borrow money to invest in more expensive property and/or to renovate and flip a property. Nothing new here.
Continue reading “Getting Started with Private Notes and Mortgages”US Home Sales Surge to Record Levels in Q2
The current surge in the US housing market shows little indication of slowing down any time soon; figures for Q2 of 2021 show record increases in a number of sales as well as prices of homes sold. Prices continue to rise this year, twice as fast as original predictions. In fact, house prices are forecast to outpace the growth of both GDP and domestic inflation.
Continue reading “US Home Sales Surge to Record Levels in Q2”How to Get a Commercial Real Estate Loan
Commercial real estate is another phrase for a property that produces income for business purposes. Some examples of this include hotels, rental units, shopping centers, or office buildings. You may be familiar with what it takes to get a traditional loan, but the process for obtaining a commercial real estate loan is much different. Requirements and terms are tailored toward this specific scenario, which means that a good background on the subject will help you navigate through the process better.