Does Hard Money Count as Cash in a Real Estate Transaction?
It’s really difficult these days to go more than a few blocks without running into a lawn sign or light pole flyer advertising cash in exchange for houses in any condition – in fact, if you’re reading this, you may have put a few of those up yourself. In the real estate business, cash is […]
5 Types of Auction Properties to Grow Your Portfolio With
Regardless of your level of experience with investing in real estate, you’ve probably heard that foreclosure sales and property auctions are a great way to acquire properties below market value. The principle is simple – by paying a bargain price up front, you increase your margins on the back-end, whether you’re seeking a quick turnaround […]
How to Properly Insure a Fix & Flip Property
If there’s one thing that real estate investors of all experience levels have in common, it’s a need for adequate insurance on their investment properties. Whether you’re working on a short-term fix & flip, or holding a portfolio of rental properties, proper insurance is crucial for managing risk in your investment activities. While we all […]
Best Short-Term Rental Markets in New York State
When most people hear “New York,” their minds immediately go to the Five Boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn. The same can be said when it comes to investing in real estate in New York – when investors think about investing in real estate in New York, they think of high […]
How Much Does it Cost to Flip a House?
When it comes to house flipping, most people can figure out the basic costs when it comes to purchase price and rehab. But, is that really all there is to determine your budget for a fix and flip project? The short answer is no – but the longer answer might include some relevant information for […]
Tips for Accurately Estimating ARV on a Fix & Flip
As any experienced real estate investor knows, accurately estimating the after repair value (ARV) for a fix & flip project is crucial to project success. Having an accurate ARV can not only give you a better picture of how much profit you can take away from the project, but it’s also the number that most […]
Top 5 Benefits of Working With a Hard Money Lender
As most experienced real estate investors know, getting started with a project can require quite a bit of capital funding. In the past, it used to make sense to always go to your local bank or credit union to seek business loans to fund investment projects. But ever since the housing market crisis of the […]
