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The Risks of Using a Mortgage for House Flipping

August 1, 2025 by Robby Oakes

House flipping, the practice of buying a property, renovating it, and quickly selling it for a profit, can be an exciting and potentially lucrative investment strategy. However, financing a flip with a traditional mortgage carries significant risks that investors should carefully consider before proceeding.

Filed Under: Home Financing Tips Tagged With: House Flipping, Investment Property, Mortgage Risks

How Much Do I Need To Start Investing In Real Estate?

December 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

It is important for everyone to diversify their investments and one of the assets that people often look toward is real estate. In a healthy market, real estate should appreciate in value.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Crowdfunding, Investment Property, Real Estate

How To Find Hot Markets For Real Estate Investment

November 8, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Real estate investors who want to build up a strong investment portfolio always keep an eye out for hot markets, which gives them a chance to pick up properties that add to their portfolio value.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Hot Markets, Investment Property, Real Estate

What Is Passive Real Estate Investing?

October 31, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When you are looking to purchase a home, you might be looking for a place for you and your family to live. It might surprise you to learn that not everyone who is looking for a house is necessarily in search of a place to live.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investment Property, Passive Real Estate, Real Estate

Join Or Create A Real Estate Investors’ Pool For Fun And Profit

August 29, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many baby boomers are reaching retirement age. If they set up their financial planning well, while younger, they should have accumulated enough wealth to have some discretionary money available for making investments.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investment Property, Market Trends, Real Estate

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