I've bought over 150 homes to flip and I am asked by hopeful flippers, "How do you get started?" I started flipping houses over 10 years ago. And it wasn't easy to jump in. But I learned a VERY important lesson before I even got started ... what you really need to flip your first house. Let me help you skip ahead by sharing what I learned from my very first home flip. Want to flip a house but … [Read more...] about Amber’s Biz Tip: What Do You Really Need to Flip Your First House
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Amber’s Biz Tip: Increase Value in Your Flip with these Two Items
Adding value is the foundation of flipping a house. There are several areas to look for including those I am always on the hunt to find (click here quick checklist in finding a fixer upper). Two items that are sure to increase value in a home are kitchens and baths. I have experienced first hand what makes a flip successful and draws buyer's attention and these spaces are a HUGE part of that … [Read more...] about Amber’s Biz Tip: Increase Value in Your Flip with these Two Items
Amber’s Fix & Flip Tips: Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Kitchen & bathroom design is a huge factor in any home renovation. I've talked about both of these in a previous blog. Where I talk about three major improvements you can make to add value to your flip. If you need a refresher, take a look here. Once you decide on a kitchen or bath renovation, the next question is always... what should it look like? Since I've flipped more than 150 homes in … [Read more...] about Amber’s Fix & Flip Tips: Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Amber’s Biz Tip: Tips to Put Together a Budget for Your Flip
When you are just getting started with house flipping, putting together your budget will be one of the most challenging things you do. The reality is that there are always moving parts that even the most experienced people cannot always predict. The market for labor may change…prices of materials increase…you may change contractors...there's always something. Knowing that some amount of … [Read more...] about Amber’s Biz Tip: Tips to Put Together a Budget for Your Flip
Amber’s Biz Tip: How to Find a Good Deal When it Comes to Flipping
One of the first steps when flipping is what I call "knowing your numbers." So since I've flipped more than 150 homes in the Minneapolis area, I get asked this question all the time ... How do you know if you've found a good deal on a property? I have a freebie checklist that will help you -- 8 Things I look for When Purchasing a Home. Just click here to download it. Leave me … [Read more...] about Amber’s Biz Tip: How to Find a Good Deal When it Comes to Flipping