How do I find the right house to buy and flip?
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Find a house that is priced below market value.  Make sure it is in a good location and that it doesn't need major work. Things like paint, carpet, landscaping touch ups are okay.  Figure out how much you will need to make the house nice in order to figure out your final asking price.  You'll make more if you sell it yourself.   Good luck.
704937
The best place is through a Realtor, there are agents who specialize in these types of properties.  Once you find one or two, you may want to pick the Realtor's brain and find out all you can.
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Find a real estate investor (or several) that likes to flip houses or fix up and rent out houses. You can then do all the work. \n\nYou may need to get a contractor license to do it right. You might even consider doing it for yourself, then you don't have to have a license if you are the owner. (You may still need to if you are going to flip, but not if you are going to rent them out)
585345
An easier way to look for a place is www.Realtor.com\n\nYou should be able to find a place according to your budget, location, and needs.\n\nWhat area are you looking around?
1163039
Depending on the area that you live in, you can go into a real estate office and explain that you are looking at investing. Speak with friends and family members who you really trust because they maybe able to refer you to someone. They can give you some insight. Also when speaking with a realtor make for sure that they take the time to explain to you EVERYTHING. Once you sign the contract , there is no changing your mind. It is always good to speak with someone who has had many years in this field. There are so many people who have built homes and are turning around and selling them but, aren't experts in the field of real estate. That is only one area of it. Good luck and I hope that this helps
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Place an offer based on what you're willing to pay.  If they're insulted they'll refuse but it's definitely worth the risk if you want the house at YOUR price.  They might even counter offer since the market is so desperate right now.\n\nAround here people are paying amazing low prices as compared with asking prices and some sellers are dropping their asking prices several times because there just aren't enough people looking.  This is normally an area where a good house can "turn" in a week or so.
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Try looking at the classifieds for houses for sale that you like. Once you have selected ask the seller if he's willing to do a lease with an option to buy.
135195
real estate start small start flipping houses and get as many properties as u can   and hang on to the nicer ones... u will never regret this move down road.......
798902
have you considered buying.. if this is the going price for what you are looking for, in your area, then you could probably buy a home.. besides there are many 1st timer gov money (lot free $). programs you can web search or check with a realtor... i have no problem in paying a realtor their commission they work hard for it you too may want to talk with one ( i suggest using a well established firm.\n\ni would suggest that you check for the sellers list, owners  where you shop ect (network your desire to buy a home )
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Whenever you do something for the first time, it's good to seek professional advice.  All the better when you do not have to pay for it.   In the case of purchasing your first home, there are many factors to consider (condo, coop, single family home, duplex, multifamily home).  Much of that will be answered by your budget.  Remember Location, Location, Location.  Buy in the best location for resale purposes.  \n\nNow that you've narrowed things down a bit, ask friends or visit open houses and find a good realtor in your area.  Find an experienced one (usually, they will have been in business for a number of years and do it full time).  Now that you have a good realtor, work with them.  They want to make a sale and the seller is the person that pays the broker.\n\nReal Estate Agents are up on the latest developments in mortgages and finance.  They will be able to tell you about first time buyer programs, adjustble rates etc. \n\nGood luck.  I believe owning property is the best thing you can do to protect your future.
214689
look for a house to buy instead of a mobile. mobile homes depreciate the minute you pull it off the lot. a house only gains value
354727
i did this... i just searched houses for sale and clicked on some listings. then i'd put the zip code for where you are lookingg and type in square feet and stuff. good luck
928067
Just work on saving towards a deposit.  Depending where you live, I would let your real estate work for you (ie live and rent out...) but you would have to be in a city or near business etc.  That is the only way.  I made what you were making 20 years ago and it was enough then...today I can't scrape two nickels together before they are sucked up by kids or taxes or bills etc.  Would never be able to have afforded to buy now...so glad I bought when I did.  But real estate always goes up...at least in a growing metropolis, so that is where you gotta be unless you just wanna live the simple life, which ain't so simple either.\n\nWhy worry about buying...maybe rent off someone who has just what you are looking for...and reap what they've sewn!  Use your money for the plusses in life...you can't take it with you after all...and all the richies in life...well frankly the more they make they more they find to waste it on...so it's stupid and irrelevant.  You can have what they have and more if you play your cards right and look at what really matters, not making designers rich off your money.  Doesn't sound like you'd want that kind of shallow life either because believe me most rich folks are a lot more boring than the good old down to earth people and not only that they are so busy working they never really get to live.  Life is short, enjoy what you have...it's all you need!
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BUYIN HOME IN ALBANY IS A GOOD OPTION.THE HOUSE OVER THERE ARE STILL LESS EXPENSIVE AS COMPARED TO REST OF THE STATE AND THEY ARE CATCHIN UP PRETTY FAST.SO IF YOU BUY A HOUSE NOW YOU CAN BUILD UP SOME EQUITY REALLY FAST AND CASH IT LATER IF YOU WANT TO.I'M SAYIN THIS FROM EXPERINCE SINCE I'M A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN NY.
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Depends on where you live and what you can afford. I'd go for  house. Now if your a handy man and you find one that needs TLC go for it flipping is always a win.\nGL\n \nDoug: You can take our car, and you can take our keys, but you cannot take away our dreams! \nSteve: Yeah, because we're sleeping when we have them! \n\ni
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First of all you have to find about 200 really strong friends to pick it up.  \n\nSeriously though, flipping houses is buying cheap fixing up quickly and then selling for a profit.
413393
Best way is to check recent sales prices of other homes in the area.  Try domania.com.  As for what it will fetch in another year from now, no way to predict.