Investors who are new to the very lucrative "fix and flip" market can make financial mistakes when they make renovations to an older property. It is better to learn which renovations are better left as they are by reading this article, than by graduating from the school of hard knocks.

There are strong pros and cons to buying multifamily property as a first-time investor. By understanding them, you can make a more informed decision. In this article we discuss both the pros and the cons.

Multifamily can mean duplex, triplex, quadplex or a complete apartment block. Any property with more than five units is considered commercial rather than residential, so loans may be more difficult to obtain, and finding and managing a large number of tenants requires experience, skills, and abilities many first-time investors do not have. Let us begin with the investor, then move on to the property.

California law is clear about defects or problems. By following some simple steps before the home goes on the market Sellers will save time, effort, and possible costs after the closing.

Systems and habits make good friends, and they help real estate investors make good decisions. There are many ways an investor can quickly assess the potential value of buying a particular property. These 4 calculations are the main ones real estate investors should know and use. To keep it simple, you will:

Flipping is the art of purchasing a property and transforming the real estate into a modern, luxurious, and desirable home that buyers are willing to pay a pretty penny to live in. It is an incredibly rewarding and lucrative business that has taken over the real estate industry within the past decade thanks to television networks like HGTV.

The real estate market continues to offer lucrative investment opportunities for flippers. According to market experts at Realtor.com, the median listing price of US homes reached $289,300 in January 2019. That represents a 7% year-over-year increase nationwide. Regardless of location, those who can take advantage of current market conditions are realizing larger profits at a faster rate.

There are good tenants--and then there are bad tenants. Even with background checks and credit checks, applications and interviews, sometimes these tenants slip through the cracks. Here are a few of the worst types of problem tenants and some tips on how you can spot them before it's too late.

The common answer is, "No, you should never pay more than a property is worth." There a major reason for not doing so, and a few others why it can make sense. Let us begin with the reason for not.

There are three main types of buyer. Savvy investors know how to appeal to each kind:

Many real estate investors form their own limited liability corporation (LLC,) limited liability partnership (LLP,) and some consider forming a general partnership. It is worth knowing the differences, so you make the decisions that are right for you, your business, and your business partners. Different business entities impact both California State and Federal tax liability and other matters. They also affect how individuals who are involved in the business are viewed by California and federal law.