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Duplexes for Sale

June 25th, 2010 No Comments

Please give me some suggestions on how can I sell in a buyers market? I bought brand new a duplex last year and I owe 320K on it and it appraises for 350K. I have it listed for 335K so I can pay the realtor’s commission. I am not behind on the payments so most [...]

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Foreclosure Fixer Upper

May 24th, 2010 No Comments

Done right, flipping fixer uppers or foreclosures is perhaps one of the easiest ways to get into real estate investing. Usually you want to get in and out of the property as quickly as possible, because every day you own a house has costs associated with it. Interest on loans, taxes, insurance, electricity, heating, water, [...]

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Buying Fixer Uppers

March 26th, 2010 No Comments

buying a fixer upper home can be a profitable deal or sometimes even a nightmare. The final outcome depends on how you approach the entire procedure and what precautions you shall take to ensure that you do not end up being the scapegoat in the deal. The secret lies in choosing the right fixer upper [...]

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Fixer Upper Properties

January 12th, 2010 No Comments

So, you’ve recently purchased a fixer upper property and are looking for proven ways to sell it faster. Well, we hear you. You’ve made a good deal and you want your profits quickly. Don’t fret, we can help! In this brief article, we will provide you with proven tips on selling your fixer upper home [...]

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House Fixer Uppers

February 23rd, 2009 No Comments

Real Estate Location – Finding the Perfect Fixer Upper Spot
The business of flipping homes or buying a property at low cost and renovating it is about more than your skill as a handyman or designer. It’s all about location. Remember, most home buyers choose their house based on location, so the actually geography of the [...]

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Fixer Upper

February 15th, 2009 No Comments

Can I refinance my fixer upper, take out the additional value in cash and reinvest that money into the house?

I bought a house in DC for 350k and have completely renovated it (my wife is an architect and we did all the work). The house is now valued at $550k. My question is: [...]

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Fixer Upper Real Estate

December 20th, 2008 No Comments

Is doing fixer uppers still a good real estate investment stratagy?

Some years ago I did a single family home rehab. It went pretty good. At that time the financing was plentiful and the home market wasn’t bad at all. Is doing rehabs in this market still a good move? I’m from Philadelphia and the [...]

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