Joe Abbascia's Article in Real Estate

388 Your Rehab Repair Budget: Where to Start?
Some investors are able to locate properties that have it all going for them – looks, price and location
Posted on Nov-15-2011

556 7 Ways Wholesalers Will Make You Rich
Whether you've taken a few laps around the real estate pool or you're just now tentatively dipping your big toe into the investing pool to gauge the temperature of the market, you owe it to yourself and your future success to work with a wholesaler.
Posted on Nov-15-2011

378 Trash Removal Costs, Are You Over Paying?
Well, this has been a pet peeve of mine for years, so I thought to share a little insight with everyone regarding the high costs of trash removal at your job site. As a veteran investor for Properties Central within the Worcester Massachusetts marketplace, I have run the gambit of situations when it comes to trash removal for my rehabs or home owner clean outs..
Posted on Nov-15-2011

607 REO Profits: The Raw Truth Told-
It’s possible to make money with Real Estate Owned (REO) properties if you avoid numerous pitfalls, setbacks and other financial traps. Here’s the reality: The process is stacked against your financial success. Here’s what you need to know to ensure that you can successfully invest in Reo properties – profitably.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

416 -Five Must Knows Before Your First Flip-
Your first property flip can certainly be an exciting time. It can also be a stressful time. There is so much that you must do and decide. It can be overwhelming; especially when you consider how much is riding on that flip. If you do not do things right, you could lose a great deal of time and money.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

382 Sell Your Flip in 30 Days!
When you make the decision to flip houses, you will definitely have a great potential for gain if you manage the flips correctly. Of course, you will need to stay on budget. You will also need to stay on schedule when it comes to the actual flipping. The most important thing, though, will be to sell your flip quickly.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

447 Vacant Property Insurance: Why Do You Need It?
When you decide to start purchasing rehab houses to flip for a profit, there are so many things that you will need to consider that some things could get lost through the cracks. However, if you create a checklist of all the things you need to do and consider anytime you purchase a house for flipping, then you can make sure you do not miss any of these things.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

479 Why Sell Your Home to an Investor?
Selling your property quickly can be tough. If you have the luxury of time -- and have a desirable property -- it might be a good idea to hold onto your property for awhile and see if a buyer materializes. However, not everyone has the luxury of time or a picture-perfect property. Here’s how to tell whether you should consider selling to a real estate investor who can close quickly.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

524 Finally! A Rehab Purchase Formula that Makes Sense-
When you get started in flipping homes or making rehab purchases, you will find that one roadblock will be determining how much to offer for the home. You will have to determine how much you can offer at a maximum while still having the potential for a profit once you rehabilitate the home. You will also have to determine how much you can afford for the offer.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

568 Hard Money Lenders: The Down and Dirty Truth-
The window of opportunity on most good real estate investments slams very quickly. If you’re in the right place, at the right time, you stand to earn huge returns on your investments, assuming you can secure the funds you need to make the purchase. Because the approval process for conventional financing takes so long, golden investing opportunities can disappear long before your lender says “yes”.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

444 Do Cheap Rehab Repairs = Big Profits?
Real estate investments and home flipping is all about the profit, right? You may be thinking that once you start flipping, you will want to cut as many corners as possible to save money and make big profits. However, if you take the time to watch other, seasoned flippers, you will find out something very quickly. Cheap rehab repairs never equal big profits.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

497 3 EZ Ways to Finance Your Flip!
Ask any home flipper and they will tell you one thing. It can be stressful! You will have to find contractors if you do not plan to do the work yourself. You will also have to make all the decisions as to what items will be used such as faucets, paint, and floor coverings. However, none of these decisions will be as stressful as choosing the right financing method if you do not already have a choice made.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

393 Your Company Name, is it Important to Your Success?
When you start your own real estate investment company, there are many things you will need to consider. In order to make sure your business has the most potential for success, you have to give your name just as much attention and consideration. If you overlook this, your business could fail before it even has a chance to get started.
Posted on Nov-05-2011

423 -Top 5 Reasons New Investors Fail-
If you are a new investor and you are interested in getting started flipping homes, then you do have a great deal to learn. If you know the pitfalls an d problems that can come along, you will have a much better chance at succeeding. The truth is, many new real estate investors fail. Most likely, the majority of investors fail, and they do not have to. If they only avoid certain problems, they could have succeeded.
Posted on Nov-05-2011