Fast Money

by Sean Rasmussen on October 19, 2009

Would you like to make money fast? There is no better time than right now to start making money in the real estate market. If you are interested in making a lot of money in very little time, then you need to educate yourself on the vast abundance of opportunities that make it possible to get the most out of investment properties, even in a waning market.

Several options are available for making money fast in the real estate market. One of the most popular methods for making a quick return on an investment is buying distressed properties like bank owned properties, foreclosures and short sales. The best strategies include flipping, rehabbing and wholesaling.

Investing in foreclosures has proven to be quite profitable for those in the real estate market. Foreclosures are acquired via public auction and often require renovations and repairs. It is critical that you are knowledgeable in assessing the true value of a property before going to an auction to purchase a foreclosed property.

Several foreclosed properties have creditor or tax liens, and often times, the previous owners are reluctant to leave their residence when they are forced to leave by an auction sale. Having liens removed and evicting previous owners is a costly and time-consuming task. On the other hand, if the property has been vacant for quite some time and there are no attached liens, an investment in a foreclosure property could provide a substantial return.

If no one bids on a foreclosed home that goes to auction, it become bank owned property and you have to work with the loss mitigation office if you want to buy the property. You usually have to pay more for bank owned properties, but banks will work with creditors and help to get liens against the property removed, which can save you money.

One of the best ways to earn quick cash in the property market is wholesaling. You can purchase properties and sell “as is” to be paid fast. Flipping is also a viable option for making fast money in the real estate market. Take the time to consider all of your options, and then learn as much as possible the industry and make a fortune using the strategies that work best for you.

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Jazz Salinger July 17, 2010 at 7:48 am

Hi Sean,

These fast money options look great on paper but I think you really need to know what you’re doing first. You can make money from real estate but not if you’re outlaying money without knowing fully what you’re getting yourself in for.

Buying bank owned properties and foreclosed properties sounds easy enough though. I’d still have to think about it.

Jody Chambers July 22, 2010 at 1:34 am

Some food for thought here. I am relative new to the real estate market and I am not sure what a “lien” is. I really enjoyed reading the post though. Cheers.

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