We Buy Houses - Find Out About These Professionals Who Buy Houses For Sale Hillsborough NC

By Brian West


We all know that real estate is one of the best places to invest your money. It does not matter whether your investing strategy is for capital gains or cash flow; real estate is the vehicle that can provide both. The nicest thing about investing in real estate is that a lender will give you money to buy property. However, there are certain mistakes committed by investors when considering Houses for Sale Hillsborough NC

Unfortunately, every real estate investor out there has made investing errors in the past and some continue to make those same mistakes today. It's just a part of learning (that's life). The key is to minimize your mistakes, and more importantly, learn from them. This short excerpt will illustrate three of the most common mistakes to avoid when investing in real estates.

Once a house falls into foreclosure the notice of default becomes public record. Chances are you will be contacted by companies offering foreclosure protection. Some will offer to buy your house for cash. Others will claim to be certified bank loss mitigators who can help you negotiate your mortgage loan. Be aware that in most states, the Department of Housing and Urban Development stands out as is the most common institution that has "certified" loss mitigators.

In order to avoid scams, it's usually best to avoid "We Buy Houses" programs offered through mail, phone and TV solicitations. Instead, seek out real estate professionals specializing in short sales, foreclosure and probate properties.

Financial experts suggest interviewing three or more real estate specialists prior to making a final decision. Other recommendations include contacting references and conducting research on the company or individual. Check with the Better Business Bureau and Real Estate Commission to validate credentials.

Keep in mind; private investors usually are not listed with these organizations. This does not mean they aren't qualified to buy your house for cash. Professional investors will have no problem providing you with references and resources to validate their credibility.

Another common mistake is failing to come up with an exit strategy before purchasing a real property. An exit strategy is a deliberate selling strategy that the investor uses before buying a property. For instance, a landlord has predetermined that before buying a 4-unit house she will sell it in 30 years. In this example, the exit strategy is to sell the property in the future after the tenants have paid for it.

Another example of a deliberate exit strategy is for an investor to buy a single family house at a discounted price. Since the property is purchased at a discount, it can then be wholesaled to another investor who wants to rehab it for more profit. In this example, the original purchaser bought it right (avoided the wrong price mistake). The exit strategy is to wholesale the residential property to another investor (by using her buyer's list).




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