First Flip at 21! Before and After Pics!

First Flip at 21! Before and After Pics!

Joliet, IL 路 Member since 2016 路 119 posts 路 88 votes

I just completed my FIRST FLIP! The rehab took approximately 3 陆 weeks. The home is a 2bd, 1ba townhouse that is slightly over 1000sq ft located in Illinois.

Numbers:

Purchase Price with closing cost: $55,290.25

Rehab Cost: $28,815.60

Total in: $84,105.85

Holding cost: Roughly $450 a month (insurance, HOA fees, utilities, & taxes)

ARV: $115,000

Estimated Profit: $29,094.15

The property just went onto the market today. Here are the before and after photos!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

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Vendor 路 San Diego, CA 路 Member since 2016 路 55 posts 路 16 votes
9y

Amazing work!  One suggestion I would throw out there is to hire a real estate photographer for around $100 to photograph the whole house.  I use them for my airbnb listings and there is a tangible increase in price with professional photos vs iPhone pictures.  The wine bottle was a great touch, definitely use it again!

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  • New York City, NY 路 Member since 2016 路 420 posts 路 172 votes
    9y

    @Angelica Osusky wow that's very fortunate for you. Thanks for the replies and good luck on your future endeavors.  馃憤

  • Real Estate Investor 路 New York , NY 路 Member since 2016 路 44 posts 路 4 votes
    9y

    Yaaaaasssss @Angelica Osusky! Werk gurl!

  • Investor 路 Washington, DC 路 Member since 2016 路 2 posts 路 3 votes
    9y

    Looks terrific! Congratulations!

  • Investor 路 Oklahoma City, OK 路 Member since 2016 路 5 posts 路 0 votes
    9y

    It looks great, have you sold this property already? 

  • Rental Property Investor 路 New Castle, DE 路 Member since 2016 路 376 posts 路 158 votes
    9y

    Your 1st flip looks GAAAAWWWWJUS!!!  Many congrats to you for stepping out on faith.  I want to be just like you when I get younger again :)  Looking forward to hearing more about your success!

  • Richmond, TX 路 Member since 2016 路 18 posts 路 3 votes
    9y

    Great job.  Congrats and good luck on the sale!

  • Fix & Flipper 路 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 路 Member since 2016 路 39 posts 路 4 votes
    9y

    Great job on the rehab.  With those numbers would renting it out make sense?  Good luck selling it quickly as well!  

  • Investor 路 Kontich, Vlaanderen 路 Member since 2015 路 5 posts 路 1 vote
    9y

    Impressive rehab time!
    Agree with Shray Goel, a professional photographer might bring a big added value.
    For the next flip, you could consider a lighter floor (and ceiling). It'll give the impression that the rooms are higher. :)

  • Investor 路 Franklin, PA 路 Member since 2016 路 9 posts 路 4 votes
    9y

    Beautiful Job!!

  • Joliet, IL 路 Member since 2016 路 119 posts 路 88 votes
    9y

    @Matt Strange I am in the closing process now. Should be another 2-3weeks.

  • Joliet, IL 路 Member since 2016 路 119 posts 路 88 votes
    9y

    @Paul Krause As I am sure you know, it is a different analysis for rentals. It could have, although the association didn't approve renting.

  • logistics 路 Lexington, KY 路 Member since 2015 路 33 posts 路 30 votes
    9y

    Outstanding job! Congratulations on discovering REI and taking the leap.

  • West Hempstead, NY 路 Member since 2014 路 1 post 路 0 votes
    9y

    Wow great job...House looks real good.

  • Lambertville, MI 路 Member since 2016 路 59 posts 路 15 votes
    9y

    Great work on the house! Please update us when it sells. 

  • Investor 路 Schaumburg, IL 路 Member since 2015 路 31 posts 路 2 votes
    9y

    excellent job

    Baseem

  • Flipper/Rehabber 路 Cleveland, OH 路 Member since 2016 路 21 posts 路 6 votes
    9y
    Nice Job!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  • Rosedale, NY 路 Member since 2016 路 120 posts 路 24 votes
    9y
    Angelica Osusky just seeing your post congrats, did the house sold yet?
  • Surveyor 路 Hemet, CA 路 Member since 2015 路 797 posts 路 112 votes
    9y

    @Angelica Osusky a brand new flipper here any pointer? I hear land scape curb appeal is big!

  • Investor 路 Orlando, FL 路 Member since 2017 路 51 posts 路 11 votes
    9y

    How did you go about financing the property?

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