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Phillip Cooper
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  • Dyer, IN
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What was your biggest unexpected cost in a flip?

Phillip Cooper
  • Contractor
  • Dyer, IN
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I understand many have flipped 5+ houses or have tremendous experience with the renovation process. However, as a contractor I'm curious what was the biggest "miss" or unknown finding you've experienced in a flip? Foundation, piping, asbestos, or something many of us cannot fathom. It's easy for those starting out to forget due to their lack of knowledge on certain trades, but curious about those "oh s#!" moments.

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Cassie Montalvo
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Boynton Beach, FL
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Cassie Montalvo
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Boynton Beach, FL
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When the city required I updated all the electrical to include arc-faults. That same city also required full specs on nearly EVERY fixture - including the bathroom exhaust fans! Exhaust fans ... really? PS, stay away from Pompano Beach ... NEVER AGAIN

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