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Alan Asriants
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Open a credit card before your next renovation

Alan Asriants
#2 Rehabbing & House Flipping Contributor
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Philadelphia, PA
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Using credit cards for renovation projects is a smart way to save money. By opening a new credit card before a renovation project, you can take advantage of cash back bonuses and rewards that many credit cards offer. For instance, some cards provide cash back on home improvement expenses, which can add up quickly over the course of a renovation project.

I believe capital one offers a $750 cash bonus for using $6000 in 3 months. Thats a free $750, if you planned on spending that money anyway.

Another benefit of using credit cards for home renovations is the convenience factor. You can keep track of all your expenses on one card, making it easier to track your spending per project and organize your receipts for tax purposes. This can be especially helpful if you're working on multiple renovation projects at once.

Of course, it's important to use credit cards responsibly and pay off your balance in full each month to avoid accumulating debt and interest charges. But by taking advantage of cash back rewards and keeping a close eye on your spending, credit cards can be a valuable tool for saving money on renovation projects.

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Eliott Elias
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Avoid credit cards to fund your projects. I know too many people who are in bad positions and maxed out on credit card debt. 

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