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Our 3-Step Fix and Flip Loan Guide for First-Timers

January 14, 2021 by Shannon Christenot

Los Angeles California Home Buying Tips

If you want to survive in modern-day society, you have to be daring enough to invest in the right financing options to ensure you can stay financially stable. That’s where fix and flip loans come in. These are prime real estate investment opportunities that grant you access to defective properties, such as foreclosed and abandoned homes in your neighborhood. But you have to learn the ropes, especially if you are a first-time investor!

Fix and Flip Loan Guide for First-Timers

This article will provide you with three easy yet practical steps to guide you through your venture into fixing and flipping. Take this as an opportunity to build a career as you establish your presence in the real estate market. That way, you can earn profits and save up for your future!

  1. Prioritize hard money fix-and-flipping options. The famous saying “money makes the world go around” should be your mantra when you want to become a well-established flipper or flip and flix loan investor. That’s why you should prioritize hard money financing options, as they are often short-term and can lead to more profitable opportunities than other real estate investing options. However, you also have to ensure you have the right local connections, primarily since you are just starting as a flipper. The best way to take advantage of the hard money financing option is to partner with experienced mortgage brokers. That way, you can bank on the best investment opportunities that have higher potential value and marketability. It also enables you to become a more experienced real estate investor, allowing you to build your funds and professional reputation!
  2. Start with Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). Most inexperienced fix and flip investors look to an investment property line of credit as their starting point, but it may not be the ideal option from a career standpoint. The best option is HELOC because you can use your existing home equity and borrow up to that amount to get into fixing and flipping. It grants you the opportunity to build up your credibility and professional reputation among buyers, sellers, and mortgage brokers. Another key advantage of HELOC is that you can use it without paying off your existing mortgage. However, you must remember that you are only limited within the HELOC’s terms for your primary residential mortgage, meaning you cannot negotiate on other properties if you have any. Consult with a professional mortgage broker to help you make well-informed decisions.
  3. Look into cash-out refinancing options once you’re more experienced with fix and flip loans. Once you have credible experience and have multiple real estate properties at your disposal, you may want to venture into advance into cash-out refinancing. It is the ideal path for first-time fix and flip investors like you looking for a professional direction in their careers. It has simple terms: refinancing your existing property to buy a new one.

Conclusion

Fix and flip loans may be the house financing option you need, especially if you want to venture into the real estate market. Fortunately, you now have a better understanding of it. All you need to do is remember all the previously mentioned tips and consult with a local mortgage broker for your guidance. Look into fix and flip loaning opportunities and other loaning solutions today!

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Are you looking for the best fix and flip loan options in Los Angeles? Consult with me, Shannon Christenot. I can provide you with the best mortgage options to connect you with hassle-free loaning options, enabling you to take advantage of the real estate market and become a professional flipper! Claim your free online quote today and contact me through (818) 601-2231 for further information!

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