Real Estate Profits
June 20th, 2006 by jhampton
Real estate investing can be a very rewarding venture. If you are just getting started, you’ve probably heard about those folks who find a house, buy it, live in it, fix it up, then sell it for tons of profit.
It can and does happen, however, most of the time people will find themselves in a situation of loss if they are not careful. Before you consider living in & fixing a home for market take a few suggestions to heart:
- Measure your equity against the cost of living and repair. Not including the amount of time you are going to live there. Maintenance can be costly in some situations.
- Understand that your home will be a show place at all times. A ‘lived’ in house does not sell very well.
- Do major repairs and/or upgrades before moving in. This will eliminate any conflicts that could arise around your living space.
- Price the work vs. doing it yourself. Although you may be handy, if the work is not done to par, it could reflect the nature of the home and a sharp potential buyer will baulk.
Real estate investing can create massive wealth in a short time. Just do your homework, find a good deal, and be patient.
Relevant Tags: fixer upper success, prosper learning, real estate investing, real estate profitsPosted on Tuesday, June 20th, 2006 at 8:35 pm In Real Estate Investment




