Rehabbing a short sale property can be so much fun, just ask Matt Kearney of FlippingSmart.com. In his latest blog entry, he talks about a short sale deal that he and his partner have completed without so much hassle. He also shares some tips on how they made the property more attractive to prospective buyers. Read the rest of his blog post now.

Hiring contractors can make your job as a rehabber much easier. However, you have to ensure that you’re asking the right person for the job or you’ll end up with tons of headache. In his latest post, Craig Fuhr of CraigFuhr.com shares some important pointers on enlisting the services of a contractor. Read his post and find out what these nifty hints and tips are.

According to Tom Tarrant of TomTarrant.com, it is not advisable to use a texture hopper gun when rehabbing a big house. He stresses that wall texture is one of the things that most buyers scrutinize when looking at a rehabbed home and if you’re going to use a hopper to smoothen surfaces, you might not be able to get the desired effect and impress your customers. So what’s the best alternative to using a hopper gun to get the job done? Read Tom’s post to find out.

According to Mike Jacka, most rehabbers nowadays are content with small fix and flip projects. While there is nothing wrong with rehabbing single-family and multi-family homes in low and middle income neighborhoods, he said rehabbers should expand their horizons if they want to make it big in this business. In his latest blog entry on MikeJacka.com, he tells the story of two rehabbers who were not afraid to test the waters in posh neighborhoods. Check out Mike’s post to read the rest of the story.

Contrary to popular belief, the process of flipping homes is not as easy as certain TV shows portray it to be. According to Steve of BuildBankroll.com, there are a lot of things that occur behind the scenes. He also stresses that the business of flipping real estate is not as “glamorous” as some people think. Read the rest of Steve’s article by checking out his post now.

It seems that a new rehabbing trend has hit the real estate investing business. According to Tom Tarrant of TomTarrant.com, rehab projects that feature historical homes with super modern interiors have piqued the interest of the local media in San Antonio, Texas. In his latest post, he talks about how his previous fix and flip project got featured on the San Antonio Express-News. To read more, check out Tom’s post.

For beginners in the rehabbing business, fixing and flipping fire damaged houses can be quite a challenge. Fortunately, Matt Kearney of FlippingSmart.com has nifty hints and tips for those who are thinking of doing such projects. Want to know what these pointers are? Then check out Matt’s latest blog entry now.

When rehabbing homes, one of the problems that you should address first is termite infestation. If you don’t act quickly, these nasty pests may wreak havoc on your rehab project. In his latest post, Tom Tarrant of TomTarrant.com uploaded a video on how to eliminate termite infestation in your fix and flip project. To learn more, check out his video now.

Running some tests is very important when rehabbing houses. This allows you to determine if a particular fixture, like the air conditioning system, is working or not. In his latest post, Tom Tarrant of TomTarrant.com talks about the new regulations on testing central air conditioning systems that was implemented by the Texan city of San Antonio. According to him, the new testing system makes it easier for rehabbers to find out if their A/Cs are in good shape or not.

One of the essentials of successful real estate investing is that you shouldn’t let a great opportunity to generate positive cash flow slip your grasp. But what if the property that you have rehabbed has received multiple offers? What will you do to the other buyers whose offers were not accepted? Are you going to let them walk away just like that? Matt Kearney of FlippingSmart.com believes that you shouldn’t. Read his latest post and find out why.

Want to try something different with your rehab project? Then why don’t you try leaving the hardwood floors alone and forego the usual carpet installation? According to Tom of TomTarrant.com, a good way to minimize expenses during a home rehab is to put red oak hardwood floors instead of setting up high end carpet. In his latest post, he also offers some handy hints and tips on how to install hardwood flooring. Want to learn more? Read his post now.

Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder, which is why you shouldn’t judge a person or a thing by its physical appearance. This saying holds mostly true in the real estate investing business because even the ugliest house on the block can bring you tons of cash. Matt Kearney shares his experiences in rehabbing an ugly fixer upper home in his post on FlippingSmart.com. In his latest article, he talks about how the property, which they got for a measly $51,000, surpassed their expectations and brought them a whopping $185,000.

What’s great about veterans in the real estate investing business is that you can learn a lot from them. So if you’re having trouble with the installation of the HVAC system of your rehab project, find out how Tom Tarrant deals with such a problem. In his latest post on TomTarrant.com, he shares with us some tips on how to set up the HVAC system and how you can minimize your expenses while overseeing this particular task. Read on to learn more.