I came from ghana Africa to the US  in 2003.I am married with 3 boys.Been through a lot and have finally been able to save up 150k.i want to go into buy fix and flip based on the advise i had from friends.They tell me that,i am ahead based on the 150k i have saved up.i dont want to lose my money.i need a good advise on what to do.Alex

(4) Or are HUD homes simply a great way to fix and flipThank You for any feed back

I do work for a general contractor as a project manager, so rehabbing and fixing up is something I at least have some experience in.

Based off my experience w/ my property, having a 3 month buffer would have been an appropriate amount of time to get the unit fixed up and rented.  

So, if you live in a house for 6 months, fix it up, and sell it- it's my understanding that we will have to pay the short-term capital gain tax.

Also 7-8% is realistic in most markets (from what I hear) What I took from Bjorn here is to fix your own variables, good call not to trust whats given!

That has become our main strategy that we use and like @Jason Dillard shared, it is more lucrative and less hassle to manage.The way we use this model is we buy properties under market value that are below the median home price for our area and then we fix them up where our all in is 75% of the ARV and then we put them on the market for 5-7% above current market value on a 4-year option.The key to using this model is the contracts that are used.  

Need to do a “tenant get ready” / “turn service”.Paint, caulking, basic fix whatever odds and ends, etc.Any recommendations welcomed!!!!

Due to water damage, we scheduled contractors to come out and fix the carpet and whatnot.

I’d really love to fix and flip and buy long term rentals but I just don’t have the cash yet and I understand that hard money lenders are very expensive for new investors.Any tips or legal advice for this area would be very helpful!