Starting with Flipping?

Starting with Flipping?

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I'm a new investor, and I'm considering some strategies to get into real estate. I like the idea of flipping (if done well), but is it considerably more risky to start flipping houses given the current state of the economy?

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Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
7y
Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
Originally posted by @James Wise:
Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
Originally posted by @James Wise:
Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:

You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

 Ouch how'd that go down? $90k down payment and he walked away from the job?

 The contractor stole 35k upfront and did nothing to fix the house. I now have to pay 45k to fix the home. I have had it for 8 months. So I am taking the time I had it and my losses total. 

I will still profit 18k off the deal. 

I picked a good deal but very upset about what happened.

Bummer. To be fair though only $35k was stolen from you. Not an insignificant amount but still a helluva lot better than $90k.

 Correct, In business you have to calculate all expenses. I did not want to spend an extra 45k to fix the home. So all of that would be considered stolen due to the fact he took the 35k from me. 

That's some head scratching math but whatever you say my man. Good luck to you.

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  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Lennon Turner:

    I'm a new investor, and I'm considering some strategies to get into real estate. I like the idea of flipping (if done well), but is it considerably more risky to start flipping houses given the current state of the economy?

     Economy is fine. What you should be concerned with is your ability to do this business well. What are your competitive advantages?

  • Rental Property Investor · Charlotte NC · Member since 2019 · 306 posts · 183 votes
    7y

    You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:

    You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

     Ouch how'd that go down? $90k down payment and he walked away from the job?

  • Rental Property Investor · Charlotte NC · Member since 2019 · 306 posts · 183 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:

    You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

     Ouch how'd that go down? $90k down payment and he walked away from the job?

     The contractor stole 35k upfront and did nothing to fix the house. I now have to pay 45k to fix the home. I have had it for 8 months. So I am taking the time I had it and my losses total. 

    I will still profit 18k off the deal. 

    I picked a good deal but very upset about what happened.

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:

    You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

     Ouch how'd that go down? $90k down payment and he walked away from the job?

     The contractor stole 35k upfront and did nothing to fix the house. I now have to pay 45k to fix the home. I have had it for 8 months. So I am taking the time I had it and my losses total. 

    I will still profit 18k off the deal. 

    I picked a good deal but very upset about what happened.

    Bummer. To be fair though only $35k was stolen from you. Not an insignificant amount but still a helluva lot better than $90k.

  • Member since 2019 · 7 posts · 2 votes
    7y

    If I were you Id buy my first FIX/FLIP to live in,and do most of the work your self if possible. Once you cash in and make a profit you can roll the money into into the next one, be on the watch for contractors they back out all the time, I would make sure you talk to a professional before signing anything. Good luck 

  • Rental Property Investor · Charlotte NC · Member since 2019 · 306 posts · 183 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:

    You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

     Ouch how'd that go down? $90k down payment and he walked away from the job?

     The contractor stole 35k upfront and did nothing to fix the house. I now have to pay 45k to fix the home. I have had it for 8 months. So I am taking the time I had it and my losses total. 

    I will still profit 18k off the deal. 

    I picked a good deal but very upset about what happened.

    Bummer. To be fair though only $35k was stolen from you. Not an insignificant amount but still a helluva lot better than $90k.

     Correct, In business you have to calculate all expenses. I did not want to spend an extra 45k to fix the home. So all of that would be considered stolen due to the fact he took the 35k from me. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:

    You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

     Ouch how'd that go down? $90k down payment and he walked away from the job?

     The contractor stole 35k upfront and did nothing to fix the house. I now have to pay 45k to fix the home. I have had it for 8 months. So I am taking the time I had it and my losses total. 

    I will still profit 18k off the deal. 

    I picked a good deal but very upset about what happened.

    Bummer. To be fair though only $35k was stolen from you. Not an insignificant amount but still a helluva lot better than $90k.

     Correct, In business you have to calculate all expenses. I did not want to spend an extra 45k to fix the home. So all of that would be considered stolen due to the fact he took the 35k from me. 

    That's some head scratching math but whatever you say my man. Good luck to you.

  • Investor · Greenville, SC · Member since 2016 · 5k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    7y

    Flipping, done properly, is not risky. I could have easily rented flips and they all had long term debt on them. It's just hard without scale.

    I flipped a few properties when I started to generate some seed capital. It was trial and error but I figured things out along the way.

  • Rental Property Investor · Charlotte NC · Member since 2019 · 306 posts · 183 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:
    Originally posted by @James Wise:
    Originally posted by @Chris Salerno:

    You have to be really careful when it comes to flips. I had a contractor that worked for me for a while and I thought he was trustworthy and stole 90K from me. You just really have to stay on top of the contractors and make sure the work is being down correctly. 

     Ouch how'd that go down? $90k down payment and he walked away from the job?

     The contractor stole 35k upfront and did nothing to fix the house. I now have to pay 45k to fix the home. I have had it for 8 months. So I am taking the time I had it and my losses total. 

    I will still profit 18k off the deal. 

    I picked a good deal but very upset about what happened.

    Bummer. To be fair though only $35k was stolen from you. Not an insignificant amount but still a helluva lot better than $90k.

     Correct, In business you have to calculate all expenses. I did not want to spend an extra 45k to fix the home. So all of that would be considered stolen due to the fact he took the 35k from me. 

    That's some head scratching math but whatever you say my man. Good luck to you.

    Thank you, sir! Wishing you much success! 

  • Real Estate Broker · IL · Member since 2016 · 284 posts · 178 votes
    7y
    If the numbers work then I'd say go for it! If you have the scope of work in line and know all the expenses/have a team to get the work done make it happen! Good luck and never quit pushing forward!
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