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Seniors have lots of options — and even some advantages — when it comes to financing the purchase or rehabilitation of a home.   “It’s actually easier for retired people right now to qualify for a mortgage because they don’t have to go through the extra steps we’re doing for everyone else to verify they […]

Your contractor will either make your rehab project easy or hard. It’s important you take your time in picking the contractor you’ll share your real estate rehab deal with. You can find contractors via your investor network, websites, job boards, your local building department, supply houses, or local real estate associations. The first step is […]

If you are an entrepreneur who has not yet ventured into real estate investing, it’s worth considering, and here’s why. Many have heard about real estate’s consistently lucrative ROI’s in almost every market — an investment that will continue to give, even in the face of today’s economic uncertainty. As Sofia Castro, Cofounder of Ortsac […]

Your scope of work relies heavily on your pre-rehab planning. This is where you detail the extent of the project for your contractors to see every major or minor renovation. To do this successfully: Go through your planning notes and list all renovations needed (e.g demolitions, removals, floor installations, etc). To budget more efficiently, prioritize […]

Tight inventory and unstoppable buyers ignoring the economic drag of the Covid pandemic  pushed Bay Area median home prices to near-record levels in July. Median home prices for single family homes in the Bay Area rose 8.6 percent from last year, led by soaring prices in Contra Costa and San Mateo counties. The median sale […]

Kicking off your rehabbing project entails more than a cursory look at renovations needed and hiring a contractor. You first need to carefully assess the property, so you can ensure all aspects of the real estate construction process are on course. When creating a plan, there are two things you need to determine. Repairs Needed […]

The old expression, “By the yard, it’s hard, by the inch it’s a cinch,” applies to many areas of life, not the least of which include that often-overwhelming concept known as the real estate rehab deal. Homebuyer demand is now at its strongest in Oakland because homes tend to be larger and less expensive there, […]

Raising capital for real estate can be a challenge for many new investors, but it is a necessity for anyone looking to succeed in the industry. The key to learning how to raise capital for real estate is to focus on identifying what today’s lenders covet the most (and give it to them). If you succeed, […]

As the varied numbers for March and April real estate sales continue to roll in, the industry is left wondering what the future will hold as the pandemic continues to impact markets across the globe. Professionals throughout the real estate space are wondering what rights and responsibilities they hold in light of the current situation, […]

Investing in real estate can be a fantastic way to generate a reliable stream of revenue to add to your total household income. But did you know that there are multiple types of real estate investments you can make? The right type of real estate investment for you will depend on your level of investment and the […]