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House Hunt: Flip This!

Weve feature great homes for sale in and around Cartersville, all which could be bought cheap, fixed up and sold at a profit.

“Flipping” houses has become a popular and profitable way to make money through investment buying. Buy a fixer-upper at a cheap price and put a little money into it for repair. “Flipping” or put it right back on the market for a higher price is what makes it a “flipper.”

In many instances only inexpensive cosmetic changes are needed to give a home curb appeal and sell faster. The current real estate market slump is the perfect time to buy more home for the money. You must be careful, though, and buy smart. And you must be prepared to wait out the slump as the market slowly rises over the next few years.

Still, real estate investments are more likely to yield much higher returns on your dollars spent than some other investment choices, such as annuities. Don’t expect to get rich overnight—but do take advantage of the ridiculously low prices on properties with long-term profits in mind.

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This week House Hunt offers some great “flippers” in the $30,000 to $40,000 price range. From a three-bedroom home on Pine Vista Circle in for $30,000 to a three-bedroom home on Wade Green Road in Acworth for $39,900, all of the featured homes are perfect for investment buying.

Click through the image gallery to preview the featured homes. Descriptions, prices and need-to-know information are listed with each photograph. All featured homes require an appointment to view.

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