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Mike LaCava

Expertise: Flipping Houses, Personal Development, Real Estate Investing Basics, Mortgages & Creative Financing
105 Articles Written
Michael LaCava is a full time real estate investor, house flipping...
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Michael LaCava is a full time real estate investor, house flipping coach and the President of Hold Em Realty located in Wareham, MA. He runs the website House Flipping School to teach new real estate investors how to flip houses and is the author of "How to Flip a House in 5 Simple Steps".
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Flipping Houses Jul 11, 2020

7 Ways to Flip Houses With No Money

By Mike LaCava

Yes, flipping houses is easiest when financing projects on your own. But aspiring investors can still get started if they’re lacking cash—here’s how.

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Flipping Houses Sep 20, 2019

Flipping Houses 101: How to Stage a Home to Sell

By Mike LaCava

When flipping real estate, one technique that people use is home staging. This involves furnishing, organizing, and decorating property so that you can showcase it in an open house. You can either do it yourself or hire a pro. Should you decide to go it alone, you should learn a few effective hom...

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Mortgages & Creative Financing Sep 17, 2019

8 Things Real Estate Experts Won’t Tell You About Hard Money

By Mike LaCava

Hard money loans are one of the most overlooked sources of funding for real estate investors. So many looking to get into house flipping or other areas of real estate use the “I have no money” excuse. But there are many ways to do deals without using your own cash—and hard money is one of the bes...

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Flipping Houses Sep 13, 2019

The Beginner’s Guide to Flipping Houses for Profit

By Mike LaCava

If you are just getting into flipping houses for profit, it can be learned if you are serious about your house flipping education. Yes, you should consult books, read blogs, listen to podcasts, and so on. But the very best way to learn is by doing. So get started! Here’s how.

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Flipping Houses Oct 05, 2014

The 3 Habits of a Highly Effective House Flipping Team Leader

By Mike LaCava

I have a house flipping team that roughly consists of the following professionals: Contractors Insurance Agents Accountants Attorneys Wholesalers...

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Flipping Houses Sep 28, 2014

What a Pink Floyd Song Can Teach Us About Flipping Houses

By Mike LaCava

“Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way. Kicking around on a piece of ground in your ...

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Flipping Houses Sep 14, 2020

5 Bathroom Remodeling Tips Every House Flipper Should Know

By Mike LaCava

When you’re plotting a home renovation or house flip, it’s easy to ignore the bathroom. After all, the room’s certainly not glamorous—but that doesn’t mean it’s boring or unimportant. The bathroom is, after all, one of (if not the) most-used rooms. That means it should be top of your priority lis...

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Flipping Houses Sep 10, 2014

7 Signs You’re Entering Into a House Flipping Disaster

By Mike LaCava

Without a doubt, the best way to succeed at house flipping is to

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Mortgages & Creative Financing Aug 31, 2014

Why Probate Properties Could Be The Best Deals In Real Estate

By Mike LaCava

If you want to be a successful house flipper, you need to find good properties to purchase. It’s just that simple. If you look hard enough and network enough, you might find these houses ...

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Flipping Houses Aug 24, 2014

How to Get A Loan To Flip Houses in 4 Steps

By Mike LaCava

Nearly everybody I talk to says that “money” is the number one issue that prevents them from

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Real Estate Wholesaling Aug 17, 2014

The 5 Steps To Becoming A Pro At Wholesaling!

By Mike LaCava

In order to become a pro at wholesaling, you need to learn the tricks of the trade. A few clever tips can get you on the right track. Real estate usually revolves around long term buying ...

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Flipping Houses Aug 03, 2014

3 Curb Appeal Tips To Attract More Buyers to Your Flips

By Mike LaCava

“Curb appeal” is one of the most important factors that determine how fast you sell your flip. As they drive up the driveway, the outside of the house is the first impression that prospec...

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