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Old 03-02-2010, 02:06 AM
flip_it_fast flip_it_fast is offline
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Here are some simple tips for real estate investing.

1. First of all you have to know and understand that house flipping isn't going to make you rich quick. That is simply not going to happen.

2. Make a plan. Figure out what you need long term, retirement wise and what you need now. Plan for your needs, including investing in real estate.

3. Decide who your target market will be. You cannot please everyone so you have to decide who/what you are targeting and go for it.

4. Research. Do your homework with lots of research about all things having to do with house flipping. That includes the financial side. You should have a great understanding of loan terms, contracts and so on.

5. Don't over think too much. No, you don't want to jump into anything head first but you must think fast on your feet or your opportunities will pass you by.
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Old 03-02-2010, 01:12 PM
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Remember not to go overboard on a fixer upper,if you want a quick turnover.Repairs can get costly and time consuming on these kinds of buys.You have to watch out for your end investment.

If you have the time and the money for a good fixer upper,it is a great way to make some good money.You could buy a house for thirty to fifty thousand and spend thirty or so to repair it.Turn around and sell it for over one hundred grand and then you have a fifty thousand or better profit on the home.

You could make it a full time job for yourself if you did things right and live good.I know a couple that has done that for the past twenty years and they aren't exactly poor.If you know what I mean?
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Old 03-02-2010, 04:56 PM
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No doubt Troubles, there is a ton of money to be made flipping houses. But you can't jump in head first thats for sure. You have to be very educated in the business or you may end up in some very hot water. You have to know what you can afford tosafely get yourself into and know the business inside and out.
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