5 MYTHS PERPETUATED by “FIXED-UPPER” TV

(1)  Easy to Find a Good Fixer-Upper.  A buyer is competing with investors, who have deep pockets.  Look for a property in a good location with “good bones”, where the cost of repairs won’t eat up profits.  Must make decisions quickly.  (2)  I Can Save or Make a Lot of Money.  Must deal with whole house & not a few rooms as on TV.  Often extra fees overlooked, such as closing costs, building permits, dumpsters, insurance, etc.  TV shows are really more stagers, than remodelers.  MORE COMING NEXT ISSUE