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.

Remodeling a property to fix and flip is a challenge on many levels. Perhaps the most challenging aspect, however, is determining what improvements to make to maximize the return on your investment. While you may think that the more you spend, the more you'll get out if it, this is not always the case. In fact, the average home improvement only carries a return of around 65 percent. That said, there are three improvements that usually cost a lot, but add little value when it comes time to sell.

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.

An animal is a wonderful companion. With that said, pets pose quite a disaster to homeowners and house-flippers. One has to watch out for urine, fecal matter, dandruff, and other common issues pet owners face. Get your black light and nose ready to check for these common problems when flipping a house. There are five things to look out for when flipping a house that had pets.

Every real estate investor has one goal in mind when purchasing a property to fix and flip, to make a profit. Even the most experienced investors find themselves working with tight margins, due in part to making some simple mistakes. Understanding the most common things shared by high return fix and flip properties in California gives investors an edge. Regardless of location, there are three common things shared by high return fix and flip properties in California.

The California real estate market is full of properties of all sizes, from tiny up to massive mansions. To some real estate investors, smaller properties hold the most interest. This is likely due to the relatively low investment required to purchase and remodel the home so it's market ready. However, there are three things to look for when reviewing a small property vs a larger property.

Fixing and flipping homes has become increasingly popular over the years. It's fun and profitable, if you know what you're doing, but it takes a lot of thought and effort. Planning, and learning helpful tips, will be the difference between making a profit and losing money. Here are Five Things That Will Make Your Fix and Flip Easier.

Many people have had tremendous success in the real estate market purchasing distressed properties to renovate and resell; and perhaps you have considered taking on a similar project of your own. You probably have a lot of concerns and you may have asked yourself: How much DIY is too much? Or...How do I balance the cost of a contractor with doing the work myself? There are many factors that need to be considered when looking into purchasing a distressed property. Some of these include: