While a lot of people prefer to fix and flip the homes they buy and rehab, there are several pros to the buy and hold option. Of course, in order to successfully do this, you have to constantly have renters in your home. So, we've made this list of four buy and hold rehab tips to appeal to renters to help you have success on your buy and hold project.

There are innumerable individuals that have made a fortune by buying and selling real estate. It is literally the type of thing that has made some of the lucky ones overnight millionaires. House flipping has gained huge popularity recently due to this potential for success. There is even a myriad of television shows that follow investor's experiences from finding a suitable property through the renovation process, and finally the flip. It's exciting to watch, and they claim that just about anyone can do it. If you're thinking about jumping into the fix and flip world, however, you need to understand these three hard truths about house flipping as a career.

When the clock strikes 12 and the new year arrives we all celebrate and promise to make the current year better than the year before. We make promises to ourselves, and set goals to meet in the coming months. If you want to focus on making the most out of your fix and flip career in 2017 then here are three New Year’s resolutions to run a better fix and flip business.

As a small balance real estate entrepreneur, we should always pay attention to factors that positively or negatively affect our bottom line. I am of the opinion that the people I choose to work with can have the biggest impact on a deal's profit or loss. No matter your experience level as a real estate entrepreneur, it is important to constantly be evaluating your team and the ways in which you can improve. I find it most helpful to hear from industry professionals about the issues they are dealing with. The following 3 websites have been instrumental in helping me to identify who the industry professionals are within my Southern California investment property market. These websites have allowed me to develop business relationships that are key to my real estate investment business.

Investing in a run-down, abandoned home and fixing it up so that it can be sold for a profit is a popular way to get involved in the real estate industry. There are plenty of television shows that make it seem like a fast, easy way to make big money. While profits can certainly be made, you first should make the time and money investment to get there. Unless you have a large amount of cash lying around, you will most likely have to obtain a loan for the purchase and rehab. Here are some things you need to know before getting your first fix and flip loan.

The kitchen is the heart of the home for many families. Families gather there nightly for meals, it is often the center of many house parties, and may also serve as a place for children of all ages to do homework. As you flip your property focus on these three ways to add the most value to your kitchen. They are appealing to potential buyers with a keen eye and friendly to your bottom line.

You're interested in fixing and flipping as a career or a fun side project, but you have doubts. That's normal. Everyone starting a grand new business venture is nervous. If you're not nervous, you're not passionate, and passion is very important. There are ways to help you calm your nerves though and help give you that push to actually take the chance, trust yourself, and follow your dreams. One of the biggest fears is simply not knowing if you're ready or if you've got what it takes. Here are 3 habits of successful fix and flippers to help equip you with the knowledge you need to feel ready to take that next step.

When fixing and flipping there are a lot of things to consider. You want to buy the right house and make the right changes, but how do you know what's right and what's not? One of the biggest ways to determine if a house, or an upgrade, is right for you during your current fix and flip is to ask yourself who you're trying to appeal to? It's important to know who you're selling to in order to make the house a perfect choice for someone who fits into your target audience. If you're selling to families, here are 4 ways to appeal to families with your fix and flip.

Investing in real estate is a big commitment no matter what the circumstances, but if you're investing in California real estate from out-of-state the stakes are even higher. You want to make sure you choose the right property and the right city. That's hard when you’re in an entirely different state. However, it's not impossible to find the perfect property for you even if it is across state lines. Below are 4 questions you should be asking to make sure you make the right decision.

Real estate sales are always higher during the spring and summer months, but don't let that discourage you from searching for your next fix and flip outside of those prime selling months. Now that summer has ended and autumn is here, consider these three advantages to buying a fix and flip during the California fall.