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Home Blog Finding Deals How to Analyze a Real Life “Buy, Fix, Rent” Deal [Video Tutorial!]

How to Analyze a Real Life “Buy, Fix, Rent” Deal [Video Tutorial!]

Jun 10, 2016Mar 16, 2021 1 min read

Matt Faircloth

Jun 10, 2016Mar 16, 2021 1 min read

“You make money when you BUY not when you SELL.” This is a common belief shared in real estate investing circles. And you know what? It is the truth!

So many people lose money on an opportunity because they do not analyze a deal properly. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned investor, you must be able to quickly and effectively analyze and underwrite deals. In today’s video, I analyze a recent “buy, fix, and rent” opportunity I am considering purchasing. I analyze the deal and share three tips to never forget when analyzing an opportunity.

Let’s get some discussion going on this video! Any questions about the analysis process? Do you do anything differently?

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