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7 Insider Secrets About House Flipping To Put You on the Path to Profitability

Realtor.com

The truth is that flipping a house is rife with challenges, from financial setbacks to breakdowns in communication with your construction crew. So how can house-flipping newbies compete today? Plus, low interest rates mean properties are flying off the market, especially in up-and-coming neighborhoods.

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Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing

Realty Biz

Here's a quick list of the types of real estate investments you can consider: Owning an apartment complex Renting out unused space, like a vacation house House flipping Real estate shares We'll go into more detail about these in a little bit, but these are among the best options at your disposal.

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Is the Housing Market in a Bubble? How the Indicators Today Compare With the Great Recession

Realtor.com

Another hallmark of the Great Recession was that, as the housing market imploded, the number of home sales cratered. In 2005, sales peaked at just over 7 million, according to NAR’s existing-home sales data (which excludes new construction). New construction and investors haven’t gone wild.

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Find Cash Home Buyers in Austin for a Fast, Simple Sale

HomeLight

New construction surge contributing to competition for buyers. Competition from house-flip companies. These include: Out-of-state buyers flocking to Austin – particularly California sellers who cashed out the equity in their expensive homes and can afford to pay cash in Austin. iBuyers see opportunity in Austin.

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What the Flip? A 1909 Family Home Is Fully Restored and Grabs Top Dollar

Realtor.com

” “They resurfaced the walls, which was a great choice to make the walls feel like new construction,” adds architect and interior designer Alondra Alberti. “This is the open, bright look that buyers today are demanding in new construction, so to renovate with this in mind makes lots of sense.”

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10 Tips to Be Successful in Real Estate Investing

Marco Santarelli

You need to find markets that are in the phase of expansion – where sales and prices are rising, affordability is good, construction is low and capital investment is rising. Peak new construction tends to occur past peak housing demand, which ultimately leads to temporary oversupply and lower prices.

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How To Retire Early With Real Estate Investing?

Marco Santarelli

Yes, house flipping shows are popular. For skilled contractors, this may be a viable real estate investing strategy, but they risk owning their job because they only clear as much money per flip as they’d earn working for others. In summary, house flipping is not a viable method for most to retire early with real estate.