Published On: May 28, 2021
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Entrust Capital Funding
So, getting a real estate investment loan in El Paso is easier than you thought. What now? So you look for the next opportunity that calls your name. And right now the El Paso real estate market is pretty active. So, what do you look for when searching for the next best home to flip?
There is no single correct answer. After all, being a real estate investor is all about vision, creativity, and what we like to call that ‘inner hustle.’ It’s not a slow man’s game. When it comes to real estate flips, you have to move quickly but strategically, take risks but weigh your options, know the ground game, understand the market, have the right team of contractors, and move swiftly towards the end goal. Many of the United States’ home sales were a result of house flips. According to Investopedia in 2019, about 6.2% of all home sales in the United States were house flips.
Just because a home looks a little run down and is calling your name doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you. Television makes house flipping look like a walk in the park. There are plenty of homes out there that could use some renovations, but your best flip will meet one or some of these criteria:
Just like there is some general advice to follow, there are also a few mistakes that can be avoided with just a little background information. The 70% rule known to a lot of real estate investors states that an investor should pay no more than 70% of the after repair value (ARV) of a property minus the repairs needed.
Mistake #1: Belly flop into the first deal without doing your homework. Research financing options and make sure you know which one is right for you and your circumstances. Remember to factor in the costs of repairs, as it is the only way to make sure you’ll make a profit.
Mistake #2: Assuming that it is a part-time endeavor. It can be for experienced real estate investors. If you are just starting out, it might not be the best approach to do this as your side-gig. At least, not for your first property. Finding the right property, researching value and market, plus the acquisition, take time. That is not counting the time it will take supervising contractors.
Mistake #3: Losing patience and jumping the gun. This piece of advice can apply to many endeavors. Real estate takes patience and some prowling. Get familiar with the kind of property you want to flip and jump on it when the time is right.
Getting a hard money loan will be faster, easier, and will not present obstacles to the acquisition of your right property. Call Entrust Capital and get the money you need to flip today.
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