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The Risks of Using a Mortgage for House Flipping

August 1, 2025 by Rilian Ball

House flipping, the practice of buying a property, renovating it, and quickly selling it for a profit, can be an exciting and potentially lucrative investment strategy. However, financing a flip with a traditional mortgage carries significant risks that investors should carefully consider before proceeding. Higher Interest Rates and FeesTraditional mortgages typically offer lower interest rates for long-term homeownership, but they are not designed for short-term investments like flipping. Many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Financing Tips Tagged With: House Flipping, Investment Property, Mortgage Risks

Strategies for Turning Fixer-Uppers into Profitable Investments

February 7, 2024 by Rilian Ball

Home flipping – a journey that transforms neglected fixer-uppers into profitable investments. If you're considering entering the real estate game or looking to enhance your flipping skills, you've come to the right place. Let's explore some tried-and-true strategies that can help you turn those distressed properties into lucrative ventures. Thorough Research and Analysis: Before making any investment, it's crucial to conduct extensive research. Identify emerging neighborhoods, assess … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Budget, House Flipping, Mortgage

Tech Jobs Driving House Flipping Projects

October 18, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Reality TV shows about house flipping make it look easy. But behind every lucrative renovation project, there are factors that impact profitability such as buying price, labor costs, unforeseen setbacks and perhaps most importantly, location. There is no escaping the old real estate adage of "location, location, location." Home-flipping entrepreneurs must take into account whether polishing up a blighted building is in a viable resale neighborhood. One of the location factors some house flippers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, House Flipping, Real Estate

True Facts About 4 Real Estate Reality TV Myths

October 9, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Many of us are guilty of plopping on the sofa and binge-watching reality TV home flipping shows. The allure of buying and selling homes for big profits with no boss looking over our shoulders has major lifestyle appeal. Shows like "Love it or List it," "House Hunters," "Flip or Flop" and others make it look incredibly simple. Even when they face adversity such as rotted wood or bad pipes, the way the reality TV stars overcome adversity is more of an inspiration than a deterrent. And plenty of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, House Flipping, Real Estate

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