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Real Estate Myths To Leave Behind

by Asset Based Lending | Feb 11, 2019 | 0 Comments

Real estate is a topic that at once seems familiar and foreign to many people. They might be familiar with the general process, having purchased their own home or knowing someone who rented out an apartment. But the thought of venturing into investing often seems...

How Being A Licensed Agent Makes You A Better Real Estate Investor

by Asset Based Lending | Feb 1, 2019 | 0 Comments

Real estate investing involves a lot of moving parts: you need to learn how to estimate rehab costs, find and manage good contractors, secure financing, understand your market to accurately determine your resale value … and more. It’s a lot of expertise in a host of...

What To Look For During A Contractor Walkthrough

by Asset Based Lending | Jan 16, 2019 | 0 Comments

Evaluating The Rehab Costs For A Potential Fix & Flip One of the best things you can do for your rehabbing career is learn how to accurately estimate repairs. You’ll maximize your profits, find more opportunity, and have peace of mind. As you gain experience,...

Real Estate Investing Report 2019: What To Watch For

by Asset Based Lending | Dec 26, 2018 | 0 Comments

Executive Summary The real estate markets are likely to be more challenging to negotiate in the coming year. Interest rates are higher and recent stock market volatility is possibly signaling slower future economic growth than in the recent past. That being said, the...

7 Ways To Hack Your Fix & Flip

by Asset Based Lending | Dec 11, 2018 | 0 Comments

Everyone knows the maxim that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. They’re important, high traffic areas that often distinguish one house from another and cause buyers to "fall in love" or not. But what about other avenues to increase your ROI while still being prudent...

8 Ways Technology Makes Real Estate Investing Easier

by Asset Based Lending | Nov 21, 2018 | 0 Comments

Remember the days when the MLS was a hard copy book that came out once a week and real estate agents had to flip through the pages looking for listings? Anyone? Today’s real estate world barely resembles that one, and life moves a lot faster now. And although there’s...

How To Succeed With A Hoarder House Fix & Flip

by Asset Based Lending | Nov 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

If you’ve been a fix and flip investor for any length of time, you’ve no doubt seen every manner and condition of property. A typical foreclosure often has some “junk” left behind, as well as damage, from holes punched in walls to graffiti or even more serious issues...

Buying A Fix & Flip From Wholesalers: The Good, Bad & Ugly

by Asset Based Lending | Nov 5, 2018 | 0 Comments

If you’re a real estate investor, buying a fix and flip property from a wholesaler may seem like a great idea. There are clearly advantages to letting a wholesaler do their due diligence and hand deliver to you discounted deals. However, it may not be as black and...

Top 10 Fix And Flip Tips: Advice For A New Real Estate Investor

by Asset Based Lending | Oct 25, 2018 | 0 Comments

No matter the economy -- and probably in no small part due to the popularity of HGTV -- the fix and flip is always one of the most popular options in real estate. Investors and would-be investors get excited by the potential for low purchase prices during down times,...

An Introductory Analysis Of The Buy Rehab And Rent Market

by Asset Based Lending | Oct 11, 2018 | 0 Comments

Rental Market Introduction This summer, rents reached at an all-time high. Rent increased in 88% of the 250 biggest US cities, stayed the same in 10%, and dropped in only 2%. The average rent in June 2018 was $1,405 - a 2.9% YOY increase from June 2017. However, the...