It’s a solid way to leverage equity, but as with any financing, make sure the numbers work and you’re comfortable with the risk.

I recently moved to the DFW area and want to get involved in real estate in the near future (looking to buy a property in the next 6 months to a year).

We are both 28 years old with zero experience prior to getting involved, she works for the business now and I work Blue Collar in the trades. 

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

Also, because you are at risk if the leasee fails to execute properly, you had best have a great lease and the ability to check on their performance. 

There are risks too, when buying condemned and burned-out houses because you may not be able to control the environment where these properties exist.

With 34 years of real estate investing experience, I’ve been involved in everything from owning rental properties to flipping.

Entitling land is capital intensive and presents a number of risks. 

Investing in real estate can be highly rewarding—but it also comes with risks.

Purchase price: $35,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $110,000 Purchased off-market from a tired landlord, this fix-and-flip involved renovating a distressed property with outdated features and deferred maintenance.