Contractor Perspectives – Part 3: Working with Your Contractor Once you’ve found a pool of high-quality contractors worthy of carrying out your real estate project for you, it’s vital that you conduct business with your contractors in such a way that will ensure a successful project. Getting Bids First things first, you’ve got to get
Contractor Perspectives – Part 2: How to Find a Great Contractor
So you’ve decided that you are either too inexperienced to act as general contractor on your rehab property, or you have the experience, but would rather outsource the job and spend your time and energy in different ways. Then how do you go about finding an awesome general contractor to complete your job on time,
Contractor Perspectives – Part 1: DIY or Outsource a GC?
Who Is a General Contractor? One of the key players on your fix and flip team is your general contractor (GC). A general contractor is someone you hire to manage, coordinate, and carry out a rehab project both on time and within budget. They will be responsible for building, repairing, tearing down, and/or installing the
Timing your Flip – Part 2: Building a Mastermind Team
Read Part 1 HERE You’re ready to flip a house. You’re motivated, you’re excited, you are confident in your skillset, and you have secured the financing to start a project. Before buying a home to flip, you need to already have a mastermind team in place so that you can get your property fixed
Timing Your House Flip — Part 1: Check Yourself
DESIRE Let’s say you are interested in buying a home, fixing it up, and flipping it for a profit. Perhaps you’ve seen a show, read some articles, or have met successful people who do it for a living. But before you take the leap into the project, it’s important to look inside and ask yourself,
The Down And Dirty Of A House Fix
How much work will you put into the renovation, and will it be worth the cost? Once you’ve found the inspirational property, you’re ready to begin the deep dive into your project. What exactly have you gotten yourself into? If you’re the type who flips houses you enjoy the challenge of projects and the thrill
5 Ways to Secure the House For Your Next Flip
How to find the right property at the right price: 5 ways to secure the house for your next flip When you’ve identified prime neighborhoods for a flip job, there are a few ways to secure the house and begin your intake. Creative ways to identify your deal sources Once you’re in the industry, you’ll
Finding the Sweet Spot for a House Flip
Flipping a house is a massive undertaking with plenty of decisions to rattle your brain throughout the project. Make sure you start with reliable choices that can lay the foundation for a smooth project. The most critical decisions to ensure a successful flip start in the beginning: identifying the neighborhood and location of your next
Building a Granny Flat: Know the Rules Part II
Part II We recently talked about granny flats (Part I Here) and the numerous benefits of adding one to your property. When orchestrating a house flip, it’s relatively easy to add a secondary space to the job thanks to California’s new housing rules. Let’s talk specifics. We know the concept of a ‘granny flat’ comes from
California’s New ‘Granny Flat’ Laws: What you need to know – Part I
Part I With surging housing demand in California, maximizing living spaces is critical in your house flips. Tacking on a ‘granny flat’ is a relatively easy way for upgrading property value, but staying compliant hasn’t always been so simple. With California’s new 2019 laws your grand plans may be saved. Here’s the breakdown of what
