Real Estate Agent · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2013 · 6 posts · 0 votes
First post, here we go....
I have located a property that I am interested in trying my first flip. The single family home is gutted to the studs in all rooms (thanks for doing the dirty work current owner).
In general, what comes first in the list of improvements: Plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, drywall, etc. Obviously, I can not paint before drywall is done and drywall is done after plumbing, electrical, HVAC. Is there a good guideline to follow?
I did an extensive rehab on my current property. It was tougher than building a new house I think. I wouldn't do it again if I know what I know now. I wish I would have started with something turn key. I over paid for the house and under estimated the work involved.
Not exactly answering your question but some ideas:
http://www.wikihow.com/Rehab-a-Property-in-the-Proper-Order
Thanks Kirk and Steve! I figured there were some threads that covered this topic. I just couldn't get the search to work for me (or guess how folks would describe the order of a flip). Awesome info.