Real estate investing (REI) can be a goldmine and fuel the lifestyle of one’s dreams. If done the wrong way, however, it can also bankrupt people.

When it comes to “fix and flip” investing, understanding the market is critical to your overall success. Instead of paying for appraisers pre and postfix, serious fix and flip investors use...

When you decide to try fixing and flipping houses, you’ll quickly discover that real estate flipping is a new world–and you’re ready to make the most of it. The first step is choosing a property....

Home prices are on the rise and research shows that the housing market has (finally) recovered after a decade of much-needed restoration. Experts say that residential real estate investing is a...

Thanks to HGTV's burgeoning fix & flip lineup, the fix & flip phenomenon has become an attractive investment. But don't be fooled—the best-laid plans often go awry. If you don't know which fix &...

In the the world of real estate investment and flipping houses, there’s a lot to be said for being cautiously optimistic. A little fear can go a long way toward making sure you ask the right...

Home improvement shows have made house flipping seem like a quick, easy investment with huge returns. In reality, house flipping can be a costly and incredibly demanding process—but with these...

House flipping is all the rage—both on reality TV and in the real estate world. In recent years, house flipping reality shows have driven many first-time investors to try their hand at flipping...