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Make A Fortune By Rehab Properties Nevada
By BuyIncomeProperties.com
Sep 23, 2006, 10:11


Make A Fortune By Rehab Properties Nevada

You must have come across an ugly, dilapidated house that is desperately in need of repairs. Surely you think that no one would want to buy such a house or live in it. You're right that not many will want to live in it; however, many investors will probably compete for it. Hard to believe but true, as it could be a real profit maker for a wholesaler and a rehabber.

Rehabbers specialize in buying a property that is in need of repairs for a far lower price than the market value on account of its condition. The sellers are usually motivated; as they have neither the time nor the resources to undertake its repairs and will mostly agree to a reasonable offer. Let us consider one of the rehab properties in Nevada, a property worth $60,000 that needed repairs worth, say, $10,000. Steve, who specializes in flipping, contacted Mark, a rehabber. Steve offered $40,000 for the property and flipped it to Mark for $45,000. Mark got a property with almost $15,000 in equity; and once repairs are done, keeping costs to a minimum, Mark could resell the property for a minimum of $65,000 or more if he was lucky, making a profit of $10,000 or more.

Nevada Rehabbing

Investors that specialize in rehab properties in Nevada need to be very careful and prudent while investing. While rehabbing may seem easy and the profit level seemingly guaranteed, rehabbing¡ªlike any other investment¡ªneeds experience and skill to be really profitable. Rehabbers need to have a knack for selecting the right kind of properties with at least a minimum profit level of $15,000 or more, which can act as a safety net. Deals with lesser margins of profit are just not worth the effort of rehabbing, as they could perhaps make you spend more than you can make from selling it after rehab, a scenario you must definitely avoid. While selecting a rehab property in Nevada, care should be taken while estimating repairs. If you underestimate repairs, it could have serious repercussions. Carefully analyze what the property¡¯s after-repair value will be by making enquires and talking to realtors in that area. Determine if you have enough of a profit margin after calculating the cost of repairs, holding and reselling costs, and taxes.

Once a rehab property in Nevada has been procured, you have to make sure that you keep repairs to a minimum and do a good job of making the house not only attractive both inside and outside but also genuinely repaired, giving you the satisfaction of a job well done. Experimental rehabbers can opt for houses that need just a cosmetic repair or just minimum repairs, such as a coat of paint, changing kitchen and bathroom tiles. More experienced rehabbers who are usually experienced in doing the rehab work themselves instead of contracting can do gut rehabs or extensive rehab work, making the old home almost new, except for perhaps its structural framework. Some rehabbers contract the rehab properties in Nevada to skilled workmen keeping a watchful eye, ensuring the time frame is maintained. These workmen could learn the amazing profit potentials and can rehab properties in Nevada themselves. Because they have inside knowledge about estimating repairs, they could be immensely successful. It is imperative that repairs are done within a tight budget and within a timeframe to ensure the property can be resold quickly before any drastic changes occur in the real estate scenario, such as the lull in Las Vegas. Signboards can be placed in the property, as repairs are progressing advertising its sale. Rehab properties in Nevada will be successful only if motivated buyers are also found quickly. Having contacts with hard moneylenders can be useful because you could refer potential investors who lack finances but would love to purchase your property if they had the necessary finances. If you want to rehab properties in Nevada, be sure to train yourself in all aspects of fixing up properties and learn as many cost-saving techniques as you can to keep costs within the budget. The lesser the repair costs, the more you stand to profit.

Selling rehab properties in Nevada requires expertise just as expertise is needed in selecting a good property for rehab. You will have to find motivated investors quickly before you end up holding the house for longer periods of time, thereby suffering losses because your funds were locked up. A good investor will sell the house before rehab work is finished. Advertise in newspapers. Use the services of a realtor for making sure that your property is sold within the timeframe you had planned. Be sure that you are aware of the local real estate market and are quick to recognize any signs indicating a major change is on its way, such as a lull in the market.

Rehab properties in Nevada can be a great investing opportunity if you are skilled, experienced and lucky.




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