How Do You Keep Rehab Costs Under Control on Your Flips?

[Deborah Wodell]

Hey everyone!

One of the trickiest parts of flipping houses, at least for me, has been figuring out how to accurately estimate rehab costs. It feels like there’s always a surprise—whether it’s skyrocketing material prices or finding something unexpected during the demo—that eats into the budget and profits.

I know there’s always more to learn, so I’m curious—how do you approach rehab budgeting? Are there any tools or strategies you swear by? And what’s one mistake you’d tell someone new to avoid?

Let’s swap tips—I’d love to hear your thoughts!