Flipping

Flipping homes is a common real estate investing strategy. Learn more tactics and strategies here.

Mar 20, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Danny Johnson

How To Estimate Repairs When You Don’t Know Squat About Construction

When I started flipping houses, I didn’t really know squat about construction, the cost of repairs, cost of materials, what materials to use, the time it should take, who should…

Mar 19, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Turner

How to Flip Houses Like A Pro – A New BiggerPockets Book!

My first “official” flip was a flop because I didn’t know how to flip houses. It was 2000 sq ft home built in the 1920s that needed just about everything…

Mar 17, 2013Nov 29, 2023 Mike LaCava

The Ultimate Guide to Determining House Flipping Costs

Whether you’re buying a new flat screen TV, buying a car or ordering something from Amazon, one of the biggest things you always want to know is how much that…

Mar 12, 2013Jun 19, 2024 Ben Leybovich

So – You Think You Want to Flip?

I never cease to be amazed that so many new investors gravitate to fix and flipping single family housing as their strategy of choice. Don’t get me wrong, I understand…

Mar 10, 2013Jun 19, 2024 Mike LaCava

Is House Flipping Dead?

Believe it or not I have been hearing that house flipping is either dead or dying from quite a few people recently. I’m not talking about ALL house flipping. I’m…

Feb 21, 2013Jun 19, 2024 Tracy Royce

Deed Restrictions and Short Sales: Can You Still Profit?

In the Investor community, garnering an edge in your marketplace and being “legally creative” can pay the bills. Such has been the case, and subject of much debate, around short…

Feb 10, 2013Jun 20, 2024 Marty Boardman

Long Distance Fixing and Flipping: How We Did It

I was shocked when I first heard the news. Overcome with disbelief. How could this happen? Who could have possible seen this coming? The popular tabloid headline (which I read…

Jan 30, 2013Jun 20, 2024 Jeff Brown

A Simple Strategy Made Real

You’ve got $150,000 plus fix-up cash, and you’re rarin’ to go. You’re goal is to acquire a home to fix up, and without using debt. Problem is, you’re in a…

Jan 29, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Brian Burke

Anatomy of the Grand Slam: How I Made $800,000 on One Flip

Gurus say it all the time: “there is huge money to be made investing in real estate. It’s so easy, in fact, that anyone can do it, in their spare…

Jan 20, 2013Jun 20, 2024 Mike LaCava

11 Super Cheap Ways to Flip Houses Fast

When you flip houses, it’s simple: the faster you can sell your flip, the more money you’ll make. And sometimes, the speed in which you sell your house flip can…

Jan 16, 2013Jun 20, 2024 Danny Johnson

How To Lose Money On Your First Flip, Guaranteed

How would you like to know how to lose a lot of money on a house flip? Sure. Why not? We don’t want to lose a lot of money but…

Nov 05, 2012Jun 20, 2024 Sharon Vornholt

How to Get Rid of Those Tough Odors in Your Properties

The Smell of Money If you’ve been investing in real estate for any amount of time, I’m sure you have come across properties that just smell terrible. Now I’m not…

Mar 25, 2011Jun 20, 2024 Jim Simcoe

Marmoleum Green Flooring: Benefits

In an effort to keep you up to speed on the latest green materials I’ll occasionally write about various green items so you can get a real world perspective on…