Are You Controlling Your Rehab Budget Or is it Controlling You?
The sound of the kitchen drawer closing was all it took. Then, fear. My brother and I would race to our room and hide under our beds. And...
Are You Flipping Houses For You or For Profit?
I see it all the time. A turquoise painted kitchen… A balcony and staircase (in a spare bedroom)… Mushroom cabinet hardware (not...
The 70% Rule and Why You Should Break it 100% of the Time
If you’ve spent much time studying the business of real estate investing, specifically fixing and flipping houses, then you’ve probably...
Non-Permitted Work: A Fix and Flip Investor's Nightmare
My spider senses were tingling. Something didn’t feel right. It didn’t look right, either. The house, located just east of the Milwaukee...
Why You MUST Ask (Almost) Every Contractor This Question
My brother lives about three hours away in Yuma, Arizona. Situated halfway between Phoenix and San Diego, this little desert town is...
Deal or No Deal: 3 Problems Price Can't Fix
He was standing on the outer fringes of the crowd. I don’t remember his face, only the writing on his T-Shirt. The words read… There is...
6 Things That Will Balloon Your Rehab Budget
You probably own a car, or truck. And, if you own a car or truck, then you’ve probably had to have it repaired. There’s nothing worse...
The Question Every Fix and Flip Investor Should Ask
When I first learned that my wife was pregnant 14 years ago, I was certain we’d have a boy. I’m not sure why. At the time I guess I...
5 Inexpensive Items That Give Your Fix and Flip a Million Dollar Look
They call it the Happiest Place on Earth. As I child, I loved going to Disneyland because of the rides. Each of them provided a unique...
The 4 Categories for Every Fix and Flip Project
Each Saturday I ask my wife “What would like me to get done for you this weekend?” Then she reads me her list, which is longer than my...
