Part Time REI

As we have expressed before when investing in real estate it is important to set goals. The ultimate goal is to have substantial 2nd income. But what are you doing with the extra cash? Maybe you are trying to set up a college fund for your kids, or maybe you are trying to pay off […]

   As you may remember The Retribution House had a lot of cosmetic damage. Click here to see the before shots again. This was actually a plus for this house and for potential flips as cosmetic damage will deter many retail buyers, but can be a great opportunity for flipper.  Our team was able to […]

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home so no wonder it is arguably the most important upgrade when flipping a house. A kitchen that “wows” your potential buyer will help you close the deal no doubt. But be careful, it is also the most easily over-done upgrade many real estate investors make. […]

It happens to the best of us. Mistakes are made, time and money are lost. A bad flip. But don’t feel too bad; even pop star Ricky Martin had a failed flip in 2010. Guess he wasn’t Livin’ La Vida Loca that year. But how can you as a part time real estate investor stay […]

  As a reminder, check out the before and  in progress  pictures. Kitchen   Bedrooms Bathrooms       Dining Room Living Room In total, this house took just over 2 months to rehab.     To learn more about Part-Time REI visit us at http://part-timerei.com/ Or visit us on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/PartTimeRei Linked In […]

One of the first things people notice when they walk in a house is the flooring. There are so many options out there it is hard to know where to start when flipping a house. We here at Part-Time REI have had our share of surprises when it comes to flooring. Sometimes it is an […]

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of flipping houses can also be the easiest to mess up– your numbers. Now we know the “Flip This” and “Flip That” TV shows makes it look like the investors score a deal on EVERY property they flip but we thought a dose of reality might come in handy. […]

The What Lies Beneath House     The nick name for our next house might remind you that we got a little surprise when we started to rehabb this house. We found nice hard wood floors and are refinishing them. Here are some in progress shots that will show you how it is coming along. […]

  Does your agent suggest you add some extra touches? Once the restoration part of the flip is done, do some things seem too outdated or dirty? Does the new flooring and the new coat of paint now make some things about the house not acceptable? Do not get into this mind set. Because if […]

  “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin   Every one of us out there in life wants to be successful. We want a healthy, happy family, and we want our businesses to thrive. While few in business ever really want to talk […]