Investing in Distressed Real Estate

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A fast growing trend in today’s rocky real estate market; buy a house, flip it and sell it quickly to earn a lucrative profit. In today’s real-estate market you have to be smart about the purchase you make and do your homework. Choosing the right neighborhood, a home with good bones, a large lot, and quiet street are key factors in producing a profitable investment. Choosing a home in sketchy transitional areas and over improving for the type of market can leave a real estate investor with a property that stays on the market, causing the investor to loose profit and have to lower his asking price below market value. Flipping properties is a risky business that can pay off handsomely or leave the developer in financial distress.

If I were given 150,000 dollars to invest in a distressed real estate purchase, I would start by securing a knowledgeable realtor on investment properties. Next, I would look for a single family home, with an open floor plan, three bedrooms, two baths, in a desirable neighborhood and priced at least twenty percent below market value to get the best deal. In order in get a larger lot and more square footage at a nominal price, I would look at foreclosures and short sale homes with good bones. Once I found a home in a nice neighborhood near a great school district and large yard, I would place an offer contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection and three percent closing cost assistance. Securing a property before any other buyers knew it was on the market would be a top priority in order to avoid a bidding war and paying more money than necessary.

Once I purchased a suitable property, I will start planning my flip by making a timeline and setting a budget. In the budget, I will include carrying cos...

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...nt profit. In the world of real estate, the road to riches can be rough, but with a smart plan, a reasonable timeline, creativity and great work ethic anything is possible.

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