RE appraisal or Interior Design certification (Needed) to FLIP?

Question

Gentlemen.

I am out of the university. As a total newbie, I am getting into RE field and flipping sounds awesome to me.

However I have a feeling that without RE appraisal or Interior Design certification I can't FLIP/REHAB houses or do RE properly.

I would love to ask you. If you were just starting in RE FLIPPING like a total beginner, how would you start differently? or would you recommend another way how to start?

Thank you kindly for all answers!

Will Barnard · Answer

You do not need any professional real estate certifications to flip houses, however, any training or special education in this field can be helpful, it certainly can not hurt.

I had no appraisal, design, agent license, architectural training, or even a contractors license. In fact, I was never the handy kind of guy until after I started flipping. What I was good at was running a business, I started my own at the very young age of 19, and what I did have was the desire and determination to succeed at my new goal at that time - real estate.

Start small and flip a house. Even if you lose a little bit of money on your first deal, the hands on real world training will be worth it.

Walter Roby jr · Answer

I would find Real Estate Groups, Investors, and Agents who know these people in your area. Reach out to them, meet them, and offer to work for free until you gain experience, knowledge, and confidence to take the bigger leap in your career. Not sure where you are located but you do not need to be worrying about certifications or appraisals when flipping. Any top agent in your area can tell you what buyers like.