How to Succeed at Real Estate Distressed and Foreclosed Properties

Installment #18

Now that we are covering more advanced topics, we are moving along to distressed properties, as well as foreclosed properties. These are not something simple for the novice investor to manage, however these types of property will tend to increase the amount of profits in which you are able to realize. Remember as you continue reading these installments you still need to be reviewing the newspaper ads, calling sellers, taking notes and viewing the properties that interest you.

Distressed properties are something that typically are classified as distressed because the property is not in top-notch shape. It is in need of some repair and maintenance and possible renovations to bring it up to date and improve the appearance of the property. Such properties tend to sell for well below market value because the owners want out, and want or need a very quick sale.

These properties are often able to be purchased very cheaply, and with some renovations can either be turned and sold quickly, or they can be rented out for a price in align with the market value of the house after the renovations are done. Many people who flip properties, that is what purchasing cheap houses and renovating to resell is called, tend to make good profits as long as they carefully choose which houses to invest in, and have a good contracting and subcontracting team they can work with.

You need to be prepared that these properties can run massively over budget and take quite some time to be completed. There are permits that must be obtained often, as well as inspections that must be passed before you can sell the property. Make sure you are allowing adequate time for any and all problems that can appear on the horizon, better to come in early and under budget, than late and over budget.