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Updated over 3 years ago on .

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  • Contractor
  • Orland Park, IL
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Chicago South Shore Flip

Account Closed
  • Contractor
  • Orland Park, IL
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Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $23,000
Cash invested: $96,314
Sale price: $175,000

Full property renovation. Purchased this property from Auction.com. Added bedrooms to the attic and basement.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Fix and Flip

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Auction.com

How did you finance this deal?

Cash and commercial line of credit

How did you add value to the deal?

Added 2 bedrooms in the attic, remodeled the entire property.

What was the outcome?

Profit

Lessons learned? Challenges?

There are other ways to find funding rather than your own cash. Do not over improve a property. Location, location, location.