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\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\tHey {first_name}, \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tWith shows like Fixer Upper and Flip or Flop on the rise, investing in a home in need of<\/div>\r\n \r\n\trepair to sell it for profit has become all the craze. \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tIf you're thinking about jumping on the flipping bandwagon, here are a few factors to<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tconsider when searching potential properties to invest in: \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\t1. The worst home in the best neighborhood<\/strong><\/span> \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tMake sure the price of the home is below its value in the local market. Try to buy the<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tworst house in a great neighborhood, versus the best house in a less desirable one.<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tThe worst house in a great neighborhood has nowhere to go but up in value due to<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tthe value of the other homes in the area. \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\t2. Location, location, location<\/span><\/strong> \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tHomes in a good school district sell more quickly, as do those in cities with rising real<\/div>\r\n \r\n\testate sales and employment growth. Don't speculate about up and coming<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tneighborhoods; you want this house sold fast. \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\t3. Close to where you live<\/strong><\/span> \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tIf you're doing it right you'll be traveling to the property often, if not every day. If<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tit's far from where you live you may feel less inclined to go as often as you should.<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tAnd if you're not getting the work done it'll cost you mortgage payments and<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tongoing maintenance costs to keep a house that isn't ready to be on the market. \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\t4. Sound Condition<\/span><\/strong> \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tBring someone knowledgeable about building, electric, and plumbing to determine if<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tthe building is structurally sound. A lot of money may need to go towards<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tcomponents that aren't visibly in need of repair ie. the HVAC system. Make sure you<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tknow which updates and repairs you can afford to fix and which renovations will<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tincrease the selling price of the house.<\/div>\r\n \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\t5. The Right Fixes<\/strong><\/span> \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tA home with old carpet and wallpaper may be cheap and easy to update. Other<\/div>\r\n \r\n\timprovements \u2013 like a new roof or windows - require more serious time and cash.<\/div>\r\n \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tAlthough you can search the web and find plenty of good potentials for sale, never buy a<\/div>\r\n \r\n\thouse without seeing it first. An online photo gallery only tells part of the story. \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tTalk to me so I can guide you through the process and show you only the best candidates.<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tWith a thorough investigation on a property, I'll ensure your next move is a flip, and not a<\/div>\r\n \r\n\tflop. \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\tHere's to buying low and selling high, \r\n\t <\/div>\r\n \r\n\t \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ![]() <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/i> Georges<\/span> Al Halabi<\/span><\/strong> \r\n <\/i> Primary Residential Mortgage | NMLS# 3094<\/span><\/span> \r\n <\/i> Branch Manager | NMLS# 373780<\/span><\/span> \r\n <\/i> (305) 731-8865<\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n <\/i> galhalabi@primeres.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n |