The Pleasant Project is a house that was an “accidental” find. Another investor sent me a message one day a few months ago and said he had too many projects going. He needed to sell one that he had recently purchased with the intention of flipping it. He knew I had done another project 6 months earlier in the neighborhood from when he ran the comparable sales for his … [Read more...] about Pleasant Project From Start to Sale
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House Flipping Secrets the TV Shows Don’t Tell You
With more people watching TV it’s inevitable that you wouldn’t come across a show about house flipping. That may even get you thinking about taking on flip project of your own. While I am all for getting started I am also about knowing the reality of how things go during the process. The end result is worth it but knowing what may happen will keep you on track. Flipping is … [Read more...] about House Flipping Secrets the TV Shows Don’t Tell You
Pitfalls That Can Make Your Flipping a Flop
Over the past few years I have been invited to share my house flipping experience with a few local investor groups. These audiences are usually made up of investors with varying levels of experience. By far the largest group is those who are wanting to get started. Not only do they want to start but they are trying to figure out exactly what to do but also the pitfalls they want to … [Read more...] about Pitfalls That Can Make Your Flipping a Flop
Simple Upgrade Details to Add to Any Flip
With more than 150+ homes flipped it would be easy for me to put some design choices on automatic. While I may be a fan of a few paint colors and subway tile, I also have some specific details that I incorporate with each home to add something extra. It is my goal with each and every house to have buyers and agents comment on it even if the house is not the one that they decide to … [Read more...] about Simple Upgrade Details to Add to Any Flip
9 Types of Houses to Never Buy
While there are laundry lists of things to look for in a potential flip sometimes it may be easier to put together an immediate list of “no’s” for those who are new or just getting started flipping houses. Busy Streets A home on a busy street (no matter how great it looks) is going to sit on the market longer. Buyers will be more reluctant to submit an offer and those you receive will be … [Read more...] about 9 Types of Houses to Never Buy