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All Forum Posts by: Jaime Elkins

Jaime Elkins has started 1 posts and replied 4 times.

Post: Farmhouse Chic, Rustic Industrial are so out, what’s in for 2020?

Jaime ElkinsPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 6

I agree with @Account Closed. Natural, organic elements are popular and moving away from heavy, dark wood, and farmhouse rustic style (thankfully). In our current flip, we're hoping to stand out against most flippers in our area that still heavily rely on the grey/white/farmhouse theme. I'd be ok never seeing a sliding barn door again. 

I think organic minimalism style will dominate the trends for the next few years. Clean lines, natural woods, cane, rattan, and bamboo are all being widely used now. Plenty of plants. Clunky, dark wood, and rustic furnishes are being traded for light and airy colors, fabrics, and materials. Minimal furniture and wall decor – less is more vibe. 

As far a paint colors, white walls are in and warmer colors are taking over. I think we're all finally moving away from the greys of the past few years. Accent walls are dominating the trends with a heavy emphasis on "moody" colors in muted dark greens, blues, and blacks. Patterned wallpaper is also catching on (I added some to my office last summer!). 

While trends are great and we like to incorporate them into homes we rehab, I think it's important to take into consideration the style of the home. In my area, 1920s - 1940s bungalows are abundant and I think it's important to use flooring, cabinetry, trim, and colors that tie into the style/era of the home. I hate seeing someone lay grey, wide plank LVF over original hardwoods, but I'm also an old house nerd!

Post: Investor in the Tampa Bay, FL area

Jaime ElkinsPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 6

@Dean Fiacco Hi Dean, would love to connect! This is a great area for flips, happy to assist!

@Ryan Allison Hi Ryan, just accepted your connection. Would love to connect about any help you might need here. 

Post: Investor in the Tampa Bay, FL area

Jaime ElkinsPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 6

@Travis Richardson I'd love to connect! You will love the St. Pete area. I moved here 5 years ago from the FL panhandle and so happy that I did. Gulfport is so cute – a hidden gem! Looking forward to connecting and happy to help if you questions about the area or I can connect you with my realtor.   

Post: Investor in the Tampa Bay, FL area

Jaime ElkinsPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 6

Hi Everyone!

My name is Jaime and I'm located in the Tampa Bay area, specifically St. Pete, FL.  I'm a real estate investor and interior designer. I specialize in design for flips/new builds. I'm looking to build connections with other investors, agents, and contractors. 

I purchased my first distressed property at 25. I lived there while I made repairs and sold for a significant profit 2 years later and now I'm addicted! Since then, I have purchased one rental property in St. Pete and I'm currently doing another live in flip (that might become a rental as well, depending on the market). 

At the end of March, I purchased my first official flip in St.Pete. I'm planning to finish rehab in 3 months with the idea to list by July 1. I hope I will be in the position to find my next property once this one complete. 

I look forward to meeting more like-minded people and making connections! 

Jaime