Flipping Houses in New Jersey can be very rewarding. Considering this, Fund That Flip put together a beginner's guide to get you started featuring the basics of house flipping, New Jersey fix-and-flip projects financed by Fund That Flip, and critical statistics you will want to know if you plan to flip houses in the state.
Corelogic defines house flipping as "the act of acquiring a home, performing renovations and repairs then selling it for a profit, usually during a short time period." Flipping houses is a great way to roll your sleeves up and make some extra money on the side. Should you gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience, you may even be able to make it your main source of income.
The first thing that you will need to do if you are interested in flipping houses is to assemble a team in order to ensure that you have all the necessary people in place to assist you. These people will depend on your own individual skills and experience. It will also depend on whether you would prefer to spend money to get things done or do them yourself. Jobs like handy work and landscaping can surely be outsourced, but are also great opportunities to save money. The main people you will almost definitely need include:
Once you have started flipping houses, chances are, you will want to do it again. After proving that you have the ability to successfully flip a house, Fund That Flip is a great place to look for your next short-term loan. With funding in more than 30 states (including New Jersey), Fund That Flip can provide your loan in as little as 7 days, funding up to 90% of the purchase and 100% of the rehab. Check out some of the projects we have already funded in New Jersey below!
The fire damage on this home was a great opportunity for the borrower to transform this New Jersey property. After successfully completing the project, the customer was able to sell for 4x the purchase price. This home features a newly designed kitchen with updated cabinets, flooring, lighting and appliances. We're particularly impressed how the borrower transformed a dark, cramped structure into a welcoming, modern, open space.
This repeat borrower saw a fantastic opportunity to rehab this property and turn a profit through financing with a fix-and-flip loan. After successfully completing the project, the customer was able to sell the property for over 1.5X the loan cost. This home has an open floor plan with beautiful finishes, with high-end details, such as the double wine fridge in the world-class kitchen. The kitchen features a large island, two sinks, high-end stainless steel appliances and an amazing stove and oven set.
This property is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 1,904-square foot residential property was meticulously gutted and renovated by the home flipper with an open floor plan and multiple high-end upgrades throughout the entire space. The modern feel continues into the kitchen with the help of custom cabinets, a huge island, quartz countertops and high-tech Samsung SS appliances. The luxury feel extends to the large deck off the back of the house, with an expansive, fenced-in private backyard complete with underground sprinklers. Each bedroom has its own unique imprint, with detailed marble ensuite baths and double vanities attached. These improvements are accented by all new features, such as Anderson windows, fresh siding, brand new roofing, and 5” beautiful hardwoods throughout, topped off by a new driveway and three-car garage.
According to Clever Real Estate, New Jersey is a great place to flip houses. Before you get started, here are a few statistics you should know:
New Jersey has beautiful rural and high-class metro areas, with average home values of $100,000 and $600,000, respectively.
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