Archive for November, 2007

Blinds on the Windows?

I just wanted to share a lesson about some of the little things that can make a big difference when flipping a property. I recently showed several buyers a few properties. These were nicely remodeled houses, new carpet, new paint, etc… One of the houses had new blinds, the cheap $5 blinds you get from [...]

Property Flipping

Financing a Real Estate Project

photo: Texas Finn
Private Money
I list this first because it is one of my favorite ways to get cash fast, and part of the reason our company became successful so quickly. Put simply, private money means you are borrowing it from someone.
Here’s a few options: Ask your parents, ask your friends, ask your coworkers, ask people [...]

Property Flipping

Investing with your IRA

photo: peasap
I’m going in a slightly different direction today. I’m going to discuss how you can get into investing using your IRA. I won’t go into too much detail, but I will cover the basics.
Generally to self direct your IRA funds, you will use a custodial company. You, or the company, will form an LLC [...]

Property Flipping