Over the years, fix and flip loans have emerged as a great way to invest in a real estate property which has seen better days and is in need of some kind of repair. When done right, fix and flip loans prove to be…

Bobby Montagne in Real Estate Investing Essentials

Apr 11, 2017

Racecars, Cheetahs, and Fix and Flip Loans: The Need for Speed

Speed matters. It can be the difference between winning the Indy 500, catching tonight’s dinner, or making a profit on a real estate fix and flip project. Many real estate investors turn to hard money loans to finance the…

Bobby Montagne in Real Estate Investing Essentials

Apr 7, 2017

Factors to Consider when Calculating ARV for a Fix and Flip

Real estate investing is a common practice in Washington, DC, where an estimated 50,528 home sales occurred in 2015. One of the most common ways to invest in DC real estate is to purchase homes that are in need of…

Bobby Montagne in Real Estate Investing Essentials

Apr 7, 2017

3rd Quarter Housing Data Shows Now is a Good Time to Fix and Flip in Washington, D.C.

The recent presidential election generated tremendous interest in the Washington D.C. area real estate market. Figures from the third quarter indicate conditions that favor investment…

Bobby Montagne in Real Estate Investing Essentials

Apr 7, 2017

Don’t Pick Out That Granite Just Yet: 4 Things to Know Before Flipping Houses

It’s tempting to visualize the gorgeous new stone counters and backsplash in your trendy remodeled row house, or to fantasize about how to spend your share of the “flipping” profit. But without a…

Bobby Montagne in Real Estate Investing Essentials

Apr 4, 2017

Staging a House Costs WHAT in DC? Is It Really Worth It?

We all know that cash can run short at the end of a renovation, and the cost of professional staging might seem like an unnecessary expense. What is the reality? Does staging really work?

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Jan 17, 2017

What is ARV? A quick 5 minutes can earn you thousands. How’s that for ROI?

Real estate investing is a common practice within Washington, DC, where an estimated 50,528 home sales occurred in 2015. One of the most common ways to invest in DC real estate is to purchase homes that…

Bobby Montagne in Real Estate Investing Essentials

Jan 17, 2017

Financing Real Estate: 4 Ways to Help You Score the Property You Want

Each year hundreds of thousands of new homes are sold within the United States. Whether a Real Estate investor is interested in purchasing a home in need of renovation or chooses to buy a vacant lot, he or she…

Bobby Montagne in Real Estate Investing Essentials

Jan 17, 2017

Construction Loans. Get the Green Light On Your Next Application.

If the world of real estate investing were simple, everyone would be a winner without any special knowledge or experience. The reality is that it’s not always easy to win, even if you’re only playing a game of…