Probate court cases require publication in local newspapers to notify unknown creditors, allowing families to sell homes quickly to avoid hassle. Networking is essential, as contacting friends, family, and real estate professionals can reveal opportunities before hitting the market. Center Street Lending can assist with financing for those looking to invest in flipping houses.

2. Monitor Probate
Court

3. Probate cases must be
published in the local
newspaper to alert any
unknown creditors. You
can contact the executor
to learn if a home might be
involved.

4. If you can get in an offer
before the court case is
completed, the family may
be willing to sell for a low
figure to avoid the hassles
of listing and selling the
home.

5. Families often are left
with a home they are eager
to be rid of when a parent
or grandparent dies.

6. These properties
frequently must go
through probate court
before the family can sell,
to ensure all of the
deceased’s creditors are
paid.

7. Be Aware of Rentals

8. It can’t hurt to
contact the owner
to see if they are
interested in
selling.

9. Work Your
Network

10. You might not want to
wait on MLS listings and
search every corner of
the internet if you or
someone you know has
first access to the
service.

11. Make sure your friends,
family, and colleagues
know that you are
looking for houses.

12. This includes your
friends, your neighbors,
but especially your
banker or any friends you
have in the real estate
business.

13. If you’re still searching for that
perfect house to get into the flipping
business, or if you have already found
that gem, contact Center Street
Lending to learn how we can help with
financing your project.