He self-manages, is his own handyman and had to pull out the little equity he gained to pay for roofs and HVAC. 

CA in particular would extract a nasty tax on the gain side.  

Even if things don’t go perfectly, you’ll gain valuable experience that will help you with your next project.

Well, if the FMV of the house is at or near $300k based on reasonable comps, and there's no legitimate benefit to the client's offer (i.e. all cash, fast closing, no contingency, whatever), I'd probably quit working with them because there's really little to gain working with cheapskates and bums who just want to steal other people's property.

This quick profit flip highlighted our expertise in identifying high-potential properties and executing rapid sales for substantial gains in Pleasant Hill’s thriving market.

Pull it out over the next 5 to 10 years as you gain REI experience.  

I'm hearing folks say: "I'll call sellers once I gain more CONFIDENCE!"

Future AppreciationLynchburg’s market has seen about 5% appreciation recently (4.3% Sep 2024), meaning your property could gain around $110K in value over 5 years, helping to cover renovation costs.

You are an absolute loser for defrauding thousands of investors for your own gain!

Worth its weight in gold.