Q: My business partner and I are looking for our 1st rehab property to fix and flip. What should we be careful of with respect to the condition of the property before we buy? Carl, Rockaway, NJ A: The two most serious problems to be concerned with when you buy a property to fix and flip are structural and environmental problems. Because of potential structural or environmental problems, it’s a good idea to pay for a home inspection before you buy a property. Structural problems include foundation cracks and environmental damage may result from contamination from a leaking underground oil tank. A leaking underground oil tank can cost tens of thousands to remediate which can erase all your expected profits […]
continue readingBefore you make a written offer to buy a rehab property, learn what real estate repairs cost (labor and materials), be conservative with your estimates and make a detailed list that you can show to potential lenders, investors and joint venture partners.
continue readingMost of the best real estate deals will involve properties that are in need of repair. In order to capitalize on these rehab deals, you or someone you work with will need to know how much time and money are required to renovate these properties.
continue readingWhen you buy a property to rehab, begin the process of pulling permits as early as possible.
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