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Thinking about jumping into house flipping - how do you fund your projects?
Been binge-watching house flipping shows lately (yeah, guilty pleasure, lol) and now I'm seriously considering giving it a shot myself. But the whole financing part seems kinda daunting. Curious how most of you guys handle funding your flips - do you prefer private lenders, banks, or maybe hard money loans? Or maybe you've got some secret sauce method I haven't even heard of yet... Drop your vote below or share your experiences, I'm all ears.
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"Been binge-watching house flipping shows lately (yeah, guilty pleasure, lol) and now I'm seriously considering giving it a shot myself."
Haha, those shows definitely make flipping look way easier than it actually is. Financing-wise, banks and hard money lenders are popular, but honestly, I'd suggest starting smaller and simpler at first. Maybe try a live-in flip? I've seen plenty of people dive straight into big projects with hard money loans, and the high-interest rates can seriously eat into your profits if you're not careful.
A lot of folks underestimate the timeline and hidden costs (trust me, there are always unexpected expenses...), so having lower monthly payments or even using a HELOC on your own home might be a safer bet initially. Once you've got a flip or two under your belt and know your numbers inside-out, then you can confidently jump into bigger deals with private lenders or hard money. Just my two cents from seeing clients learn the hard way.