Hey BiggerPockets community — introducing myself.

[Dean G.]

My name is Dean. I'm an active flipper based out of Western PA and the Virginia Beach market. 4 deals closed, 24.7% average ROI, and a private real estate fund currently in formation.

My background is in quality assurance engineering. Before investing full time I spent years as a QA Engineer, a Youth Pastor, and ran a handyman business I launched during COVID. Every one of those seasons shaped how I approach this business — with systems, precision, and a focus on building something repeatable.

I’m not here to pitch anything. I genuinely love talking shop — deal analysis, underwriting, rehab systems, scaling operations. That’s where I live.

A few things I’m focused on right now:

• Scaling deal volume in my primary markets

• Building out my private fund infrastructure

• Connecting with other active investors who are serious about growing

Quick question for anyone who wants to engage — what’s the single biggest operational bottleneck in your flipping business right now?

Looking forward to connecting with this community.

— Dean | The Deal Engineer