One mistake I see investors make is putting so much capital into the purchase and initial rehab that there’s very little liquidity left when something unexpected happens. A contractor goes over budget. Materials cost more than expected. The project takes longer. Or another good deal comes up befo...
Hi everyone, I'm an investor based in Israel and I'm currently focused on the Columbus, Ohio market as I work toward my first U.S. deal. My primary strategy is Fix & Flip, with a strong interest in small multifamily properties as well, as long as the numbers make sense. I'm currently analyzing de...
When flipping houses, liquid cash is a necessity. One of the simplest ways experienced flippers protect working capital is funding an interest reserve at closing. Instead of paying your monthly hard money or private loan interest out of pocket, an interest reserve sets aside 3 to 6+ months of deb...
A successful fix & flip starts well before the renovation. In my opinion, one of the biggest decisions is simply choosing the right property in the first place. A low purchase price by itself doesn't make something a good flip. When looking at a potential property, I think several things have to ...
I'm weighing a move into full-time flipping and I'd like a reality check from people actually buying in this market. Where I stand: $100–150k in savings, currently collecting unemployment after being laid off — second time in a row. Between the two, I have roughly a year before I need this to pro...
I’m based in the Phoenix area and would like to connect with more active investors throughout Arizona. What are you currently focused on? • Fix and flips • Buy and holds • BRRRR projects • Multifamily • New construction • Something else Also curious which areas you’re most bullish on over the nex...
Curious how others weigh this. Same property, decent margin either way — what tips you toward flipping instead of BRRRR, or vice versa? Is it mostly market conditions, or more about your personal cash position at the time?
A lot of deals look profitable when everything goes according to schedule. The real test is what the numbers look like when the project gets delayed. An extra 60–90 days could mean more: • Interest payments • Taxes and insurance • Utilities • Contractor expenses • Unexpected repairs • Capital tie...
A flip can have a solid purchase price, a realistic rehab budget, and a strong projected profit, but unexpected expenses can still put pressure on the deal. A contractor finds an issue behind the walls. Materials cost more than expected. The project takes an extra month. Suddenly, the capital tha...
One thing I see with flippers is putting too much of their own cash into one project. Even if you have the money, tying up all your liquidity in one property can make it harder to handle repairs, overruns, holding costs, or jump on the next opportunity. At the same time, funding should never repl...
Flipping older homes in Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati? High ARVs look great on paper, but two hidden issues regularly destroy spreads right after demo: 1. Bowing Basement Walls 🧱 Ohio's heavy clay soil swells and pushes against aging basement block walls. The Issue: Fails buyer home inspecti...
I'm in the middle of flipping a house right now that has an inground pool. I'm a little over budget and really hoping to sell the house at the high end of the comps and the backyard/pool area is a big selling point for this specific property so I'm trying to figure out what I should do with it. A...
Has anyone here done a light renovation on a duplex while keeping the tenants in place? I'm looking at a duplex where both units are currently occupied, and I'm trying to decide whether it's better to renovate around the tenants rather than relocate them. The renovation would be relatively light ...
One thing I see with investors is trying to use one type of financing for every expense on a project. The purchase, rehab, materials, contractor payments, carrying costs, and unexpected expenses don’t always need to be funded the same way. Depending on the situation, a stronger funding strategy c...
Has anyone here bought a property that had a city lien, where the lien was paid off at closing? In my case, the lien is for unpermitted work—an addition on the back of the house. I’m getting the property at a great price, and the lien will be paid at closing, but I know the issue itself won’t jus...
Flipping single-family homes in Greenville, SC? Greenville continues to be one of the hottest markets in the Southeast, but capitalizing on high ARVs requires targeting the right sub-markets and strategy: 1. Infill Revitalization Near Downtown Greenville 🏙️ Areas like Berea, City View, and the fr...
I had a borrower come to me last week with a flip that wouldn't move. $50K into rehab. Priced at $700K. Dropped it to $650K trying to get traction. Meanwhile, he's bleeding hard money fees every month with no exit in sight. He decided to refinance and keep the property as a rental to stop t...
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice on construction draws for condo and townhome flips. Right now, my GC asks for 20% upfront and is used to getting paid in 3 draws during the project. My hard money lender reimburses me through construction draws after work is completed, so sometimes my cash...
Has anyone heard of these guys? They claim to bring leads, hire contractors, and fund the deals 100% ltv in the Ohio region. It's a one time 12k investment to be a part of theor system and there is a 90 day guarantee of a deal or money back. thanks.
I am first time investor with no experience in Real Estate, Canadian National, have 50K for fix and flip or BRRRR properties, looking to connect with agents, lenders and contractors who do this everyday primarily focused in Cleveland and Akron area, want to work with someone who can help and guid...
Hey all — long-time lurker, first time posting something like this. I've spent the last 15 years as a construction superintendent running crews on concrete and general construction work here in the Chicago area. I see a lot of posts in this forum from people about to sign a contractor bid or lock...
Flipping single-family homes in Phoenix or Tucson? Desert demand is hot, but two hidden mechanical and utility traps regularly melt flip profits right before listing: 1. Undersized HVAC Tonnage 🌵 Flippers often convert carports or enclosed patios to add 300–500 sq ft without upgrading the cooling...
I was curious what other people are paying for a gut reno. Just quick math while analyzing deals. The last few projects that I've gotten estimates on, I can't seem to get below $100/square foot. Prices are going up everywhere obviously but is anyone doing these for $90/sq ft or less anymore? I sh...
You find a property. The purchase price looks good. The ARV looks even better. It needs work, but that's fine. You've done the numbers. You figure the rehab at $80,000. Then the real numbers start coming in and $80,000 begins looking suspiciously like $120,000. The deal may still work. But it's n...
Are You Funding Your Flip or Just Funding the Purchase? One of the biggest mistakes I see investors make is focusing on getting the property financed without thinking through how they’ll cover the renovation, carrying costs, and unexpected expenses. A deal can look great on paper, but if your cap...