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Real Estate Tip of the Day – June 20, 2012

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Point Real Estate DRE # 01492725

Real Estate Tip of the Day – June 20, 2012

All investing has risk and Real Estate Investing is no exception, although with a good REALTOR you can minimize risk and maximize profits.

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One way to minimize risk is to have a back up plan. I was working on a buy and flip with one client and he was very concerned about what he would do if the house did not sell or if he could not get the price he felt he needed. Well this Real Estate Investor was paying cash and I knew he liked to Own Rental Properties; so I told him just to hang onto it and rent it out.

We looked at what type of rent he could get and it would have been a decent return. I also pointed out that after 6 months he could finance 75% of his purchase price back out of the property; if he needed the cash for other investments.

Having this back up plan eased his concerns and allowed him the freedom to Invest in a Buy and Flip Property. Fortunately due to our wise planning the back up plan was not needed; but just having it helped us move forward.

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Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Gene, there are investors in Sarasota County will flip their properties with seller finance.  

Jun 20, 2012 11:20 AM
Doug Anderson
Tucker Associates Real Estate Services - Danville, CA
Bay Area Real Estate Views

Well done Gene and investor opportunity abounds. You just need to be prepared to show them the annual rate of return if they do in fact have to hold the property as a rental. I sure you would advise him to consult his CPA and your point would be confirmed.

Jun 20, 2012 02:17 PM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Kwee - I see people trying that and I suppose it must happen on occasion, but not a lot in this market.

Doug - An investment Evaluation can be pretty detailed.  This is just a quick summary and ideas post.

Jun 21, 2012 02:33 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Back up plans are always GRAND!  There are too many who want to quick flip but a good ROI up front sure helps make a long term hold bearable!

Jun 21, 2012 11:19 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Nice to see you Renee.  Hope things are going well in Vegas.

Jun 22, 2012 01:55 AM