Comments on: 7 Things to Consider When Buying a Fixer Upper

By: Rachel Slifka

Rachel Slifka — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:50:38 +0000

In reply to Caroline at Costa Rica FIRE. Wow! Sounds like you guys are busy, but that it's a great investment!

By: Rachel Slifka

Rachel Slifka — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:50:03 +0000

In reply to Jason Butler. Knowing what you can commit to is key! It definitely wouldn't be a worthwhile investment if you don't have the time to renovate it. It's a large undertaking, but worth it if you can do it or like to do it.

By: Caroline at Costa Rica FIRE

Caroline at Costa Rica FIRE — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 21:29:52 +0000

My husband and I attended a conference for fixing and flipping but ultimately decided to pursue a buy-and-hold rental strategy for real estate. We started with single-family, but now have added multi-family, vacation rentals, and even a private note. We needed a more passive investment than flipping, which is a very hands-on job. We also didn’t have any specific advantage to flipping — e.g., background in building, designing, etc. So if we were to take a job, it would be better to focus on our expertise.

By: Jason Butler

Jason Butler — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:31:52 +0000

I want to get into real estate, but I don’t know if buying a fixer-upper is for me. Those houses can be bad. Renovations could take months. I don’t think I have the time for it.

By: GIULIA

GIULIA — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:28:18 +0000

really intereasting and helpful post, thanks for sharing!