{"id":1058,"date":"2020-03-16T13:39:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T13:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.calhardmoney.com\/?p=1058"},"modified":"2023-06-29T11:47:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T11:47:19","slug":"fix-and-flip-pitfalls-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calhardmoney.com\/blog\/fix-and-flip-pitfalls-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix-and-Flip Pitfalls to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>There is no doubt that fixing and flipping homes in\r\nand around Los Angeles can be extremely lucrative\u2026when done properly.&nbsp; Unfortunately, some people get into house\r\nflipping without engaging in the necessary due diligence and put themselves in\r\na difficult position financially.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pitfall No. 1- Not Properly Analyzing the Potential Value of the Home<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you think you can purchase a dilapidated home, install some granite counter tops, slap on a new coat of paint and that will double the value of the property, you are probably mistaken. There are specific renovation projects that are much more likely to generate a larger return on investment than others. When you are applying for a loan with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calhardmoney.com\/los-angeles-hard-money-lenders.php\">hard money lender in Los Angeles<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0, you need to provide a realistic analysis of the current value of the home and the projected value once renovations are complete.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pitfall No. 2 \u2013 Neglecting a Review of the Neighborhood \u201cComps\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Obviously, it is extremely important to make the\r\npurchased property appealing by completing the necessary renovations, but you\r\nalso need to be cognizant of the comparable home price listings, and recent\r\nhome sales, in the respective neighborhood. This is important because you do\r\nnot want to list the home at a price point that is exorbitant and unlikely to\r\ngarner much interest from buyers in the area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pitfall No. 3 \u2013 Failing to Have the Necessary Contingency Funds<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When purchasing a property to fix and flip, you need\r\nto make sure you have sufficient funds to cover the purchase price, the cost of\r\nrepair, and the expenses associated with listing, selling, and closing on the\r\nhome sale. Even if you intend to try and save some money by doing some of the\r\nwork yourself, you would still need to include the cost of materials and tools\r\nin your overall expense calculations. It is also recommended that you have a\r\ncontingency fund for unexpected expenses. You could call this a \u201cstuff happens\u201d\r\nfund to make sure you are not placed in dire financial straits if, for example,\r\na contractor discovers mold in the home or the home needs completely new\r\nelectrical wiring. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pitfall No. 4 \u2013 Not Accounting the Actual Amount of Time Needed to Complete the Renovation<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Like most home renovations, it will take time for\r\nthe work to get done. Going into the project with a clear timeframe will help\r\nkeep one from encountering financial challenges. In addition to taking into\r\naccount the time needed to complete the renovations, you should also keep in\r\nmind the amount of time it will take to actually sell the home.One may be under\r\nthe impression that the renovated home will most definitely sell quickly, but\r\nthe California real estate market is unpredictable; thus it is imperative to be\r\nprepared. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have Questions? Contact PB Financial Group, the Reputable <em>Hard Money Lender in Los Angeles,<\/em> Today<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These potential pitfalls should not deter you from pursuing a fix-and-flip project if you have done the necessary due diligence and are looking to work with an experienced and reputable <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calhardmoney.com\/contact-us.php\">hard money lender in Los Angeles<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0. At PB Financial Group Corp, we have been providing quick funding since 2006 and have funded over 2000 hard money\/private money loans over the years. For further information or to schedule a consultation, please contact PB Financial at <a><strong>877.700.3707<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.CalHardMoney.com\">www.CalHardMoney.com<\/a> to learn more. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>PB\r\nFinancial NMLS #357614\/DRE #01522495<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no doubt that fixing and flipping homes in and around Los Angeles can be extremely lucrative\u2026when done properly.&nbsp; Unfortunately, some people get into house flipping without engaging 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