Get the Most of Rehabilitating then Holding Your Fixer Upper Property


by Ken Krysinski - Date: 2007-04-21 - Word Count: 392 Share This!

Many real estate investors are looking for fixer upper property. Fixer upper properties are a very good source for earning more money. They serve as your investments, because you can renovate the property to increase its market value. Some buyers hold these properties for a while before selling.



Holding and rehabbing an fixer-upper home can be a big task. You should be able to restore and improve every structure of the property. You may need to spend thousands of dollars to get you started on the repairs and home improvements. Here are some tips on how you can maximize your budget in holding and rehabbing your property before selling.



1. You should seek help for a professional contractor and discuss with him your plans for the restoration and home improvements you want for your fixer-upper property. Evaluate everything that he suggests for the plans, and then you can finalize everything that you have agreed. You may now get started the rehabilitation process of your property.



2. You should determine the structures that are in need of repairs and the materials needed for the improvement and repairs. Create a draw schedule with your contractor. This task is required by the creditor to see how you will manage the work and cash flow for your creditor.



3. You may now start with the first stage of the project. You may start the ripping and demolishing of the structures that you will change. You may bring your demolition group to start ripping the roof, ceiling, bathroom, and walls. Be sure that you keep the structures that are still firm and can be used for other purposes.



4. Start your work on the exterior of the home. The roofing is the primary task that you should prioritize. You may want the interior to be dry and not get wet. You can also work on the windows and sidings once the roof is repaired.



5. You can install the new designs for your bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and other parts of your home. You may also start painting the walls and furnish the flooring with marble tiles.



If you intend to hold your fixer-upper property for a long time, make sure that you check every structure of the house regularly. If there are things that are in need for repairs, do it instantly. You may do it yourself if the tasks aren't that difficult.


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