House flipping can bring problems in risky economy

 
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Published: November 29, 2008

Todd Calamita , a personal financial planner with RBC Wealth Management in Charlotte, N.C. , said house flipping is risky, especially in an uncertain economy. You should consider the following:

Are you able to pay cash or do you need to take a mortgage out on the house? If you pay cash, look at the potential opportunity cost of having your money tied up in an asset that can’t be sold immediately. This is exac...


You have selected to view an article that is older than 60 days. There are several ways to unlock access to NewsOK historical content.

Please sign in. (You might already have access)


If you are a print subscriber to The Oklahoman, activate your Digital Pass for free access.


Purchase any of The Oklahoman's digital products (digital replica, archives, iPad and smartphone apps), and access to historical NewsOK content is free.