Over the past few years, the housing market has seen a steady increase. No longer are banks and investors too worried about the state of the market both presently and in the near future. However, as a flipper, you shouldn't take this as an excuse to be reckless with your budget. Thus, the following list includes a few factors to keep in mind for spring 2020.
Coronavirus Concerns
It seems that the Coronavirus or Covid-19 is making every business grind to a sudden halt, but does this also mean the housing market? Unfortunately, many aspects of the steps taken by local and state governments include not having ten or more people within a space. This will no doubt include the number of workers you can have within your property. However, if you are able to take care of most of the tasks on hand, then buyers are still going to show up. At the present moment, it does not seem that the number of buyers is slowing down.
Weather Warnings
Flipping a home during the springtime can give you a false sense of peace. This is because you are most likely not going to experience the worst weather. You should keep an eye on the type of weather you will be experiencing during your project, as rain can no doubt bring things to an expensive halt. Weather can negatively impact some projects, making it important to familiarize yourself with local weather trends.
Price Surge
2020 in terms of the economy, has begun with a strong employment rate. This, along with a shortage of homes, has also led to properties becoming that much more expensive. People are now looking to invest in their first home again, and the shortage of homes available has made this housing market red hot. As a flipper, you may see this as both a good and a bad thing for your ROI. This can be bad, in a way, because your initial investment risk will be high. However, if construction and budgeting are done correctly, you can no doubt find yourself receiving a positive ROI on your project.
The housing market is always a risky challenge to take on. Thus, it is always important to make sure that all the proper data is collected before any large investments are made. Utilize the information above to increase the chances that in 2020 you will be a successful house flipper.
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