However, the seller's real estate agent and her contractor told us that installing laundry on the main floor could mess up the plumbing and potentially cause flooding.

Not everyone can do the electrical/plumbing Etc, but everyone can demo, sand floors, paint, and that kind of easy stuff.

Many people have flipped homes before, so you need to come up with your own unique idea or method of finding homes that are just right for flipping.

Brokers are definitely the most effective method to find deals but  it’s always good to try multiple methods. 

Use the enemy method and comb Facebook groups in your market 

I'm take interested in the BRRR method and but and hold.

Hi Yue hopefully you already found someone but Rocksteady Plumbing is my go to.

I'm not sure the total cost of the damage, but I'm sure I will need new plumbing and new floors.

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I've been able to use this method for clients who quit their jobs before trying to buy, though this was for owner-occupied loans.