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When I wrote my last piece about the areas where I discover the most profitable deal in rehab real estate investments it occurred to me to think about.

In that post, I talked about investing with what I've learned is the norm in this kind of business. I described the areas where I typically find deals. Well, what IS typical for this type of business?

Each rehab is unique and no two are the same, that's absolutely true! Every rehab is different and has its own set of challenges to address. So, when I write about an average deal, I'm referring to the spread involved. There's a difference between what I could buy the house for and what its value will be after it's renovated to meet standards.

Another important issue is "What will the rehab going to cost."

In this case, for instance, if a property I am considering has a $25,000 spread between what I can purchase it for and what I can market it at (the appraised value in the condition it was when repaired) It's considered a "maybe" in my book dependent on the amount of rehab it needs. If it's badly in need, I would probably pass in the event that an external factor is a reason to consider it a worthy purchase for the neighborhood, such as. Also, if it requires extensive work I'd have to convince me to invest some of my own money into it.

I typically search for houses with a spread of at least $30,000 or higher. It's up to your own, based on what is worth in your neighborhood and what is the minimum that you'd like to make, what spread you'll be content with.

So, what's property investor who is in the rehab market's "homerun? "

Homeruns occur at the outer part of what's typical. My homeruns occurred by a variety of means.

- The spread is stellar. Let's say the spread is $45,000. The rehab is a manageable $5-10,000.

- The spread is good but the rehab work is very light. After a few minutes, I'm seeking tenants in the next few days after closing.

It is low for a given area. There are times when the cost is not something to be thrilled about, but the property has an enormous lot, many bedrooms, or is in an area that is in great demand.

There is no rehab and the spread is so good that I am able to buy it with no of the money I earn.

A true story. I've one rehab offer that has been NO. Wow. This home was recently repaired, maintained and didn't require a single thing! This was a homerun just due to the ease at the time I added the property to my portfolio! The spread wasn't the best but I had a local hard money lender create a story that he was out of cash due to the fact that he believed the spread was too thin and didn't wish to finance it. He was wrong to think there was a substantial rehabilitation. (Being honest with me was difficult I'm guessing.) I think this is a great homerun since I purchased the property and changed the locks, set up a sign and it was rented in less than two weeks. But this is a beautiful well-built brick/block home located in a fantastic neighborhood. It's cost-effective to the point of nothing. This house is one of my top cash flow month-to-month.

This is to give you an idea of the types of homeruns rehabilitation real estate investors are looking for. But, here's https://vimeo.com/543576501 a fundamental aspect

It's simply not worth my time or yours to wait for homeruns. I am convinced that these types of homerun deals can be negotiated through active investors. Rehabbers who have at least a couple projects going continuously, get calls from wholesaler offering great deals. Personally I can make my best purchasing decisions decisions with what I've got among the properties provided to me whenever I am in "buy mode." Some of these turn out to be great homeruns, but some aren't.

If I waited only the homeruns:

I'd be wasting precious learning time. Since there's no alternative to experience, I want all I can get!

It is possible to lose money over the long run as an investor that buys and holds. If I'm buying , rehabilitating and selling with very little or no my own money, it doesn't make sense to wait around for homeruns if I can add properties to my portfolio that match my investment goals. If you're involved in the buy and keep business, the key thing is how much property can be controlled with as little cash as is possible.

Question: Should I have $1,000,000 worth of property that appreciates or $200,000?

Hitting a homerun in rehab real estate, and everything else, requires these two factors:

You've got in order to "in the game." In other words, you should be ready beforehand for your chance to bat. In the field of rehab this means you've got enough experience to start having a set investment criterion, you have your funding source sorted and you're looking for properties.

You're "swinging." In the rehabilitation business, this means you are buying property, rehabilitation, and learning and turning. It's no longer enough to keep a low profile.

Let me reiterate that

IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO MERELY STAY ON THE SIDELINES.