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Flipping Real Estate

August 22, 2008 · 4 Comments

Flipping Real Estate

Perhaps you an interest, or are already involved in flipping real estate.  Regardless of your experience level, consulting with a Real Estate Lawyer  will save you from potential setbacks.

The term Flipping Real Estate refers to the business practice of acquiring and liquidating the same piece of property within the shortest possible time frame. The actual time frame could be from 3 hours up to sixteen months or longer.  The precise time frame would be dictated by your individual investment objectives combined with current market conditions.

Extreme changes have taken place with the past twelve months governing the financial and legislative acceptance of flipping real estate.

When done properly (legally) this particular form of real estate investing can be very rewarding.  As with many other investments with the potential of generating substantial profits, the practice of flipping real estate has attracted to its ranks unscrupulous operators.  The actions of a few forced ethical entrepreneurs to reassess how they conduct business.

Major Concerns:
• Have you established a practices procedure
• Are you in compliance with both federal and state regulations
• What is the nature of your relationship to other parties involved
• Have you violated any laws in obtaining financing for acquisitions
• Is there any type of arms length transaction between you and your buyer
• Have all other parties to the transaction abided by all applicable laws or are you guilty by association

A real estate business can still be a very profitable venture, with proper planning and strict compliance.
The numerous abuses have sparked a call for reform in the financial community, supported by strict legislation within the legal community.  Today a real estate investor must first and for most design a plan of action with a Real estate Lawyer.  Any deviation of the law, and you could find yourself liable for the actions of your team members.  The infractions could and most likely would amount to a combination of criminal and civil charges.
Extreme changes have taken place within the past twelve months governing the financial and legislative acceptance of flipping real estate

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