Latest Flip in Grand Rapids, Finished, Listed & SOLD.

Latest Flip in Grand Rapids, Finished, Listed & SOLD.

Paul LeasonPro Member
Realtor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2012 · 172 posts · 70 votes

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Grand Rapids.

Purchase price: $105,000
Cash invested: $30,000
Sale price: $180,000

Bi-Level SFH, built in 1999 in a n area of older houses (1900-1950). Cosmetic upgrade, including paint, flooring (3mm Vinyl Plank and carpet), updated bathrooms, painted kitchen cabinets and added Butcher Block countertops. 1 week on market and accepted a Full Price cash offer.
Link to listing: www.PaulLeason.com/19001323

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The Prooperty was built in 1999, so had a poured concrete foundation, modern breakers and copper plumbing. Vinyl siiding and windows. This was a cosmetic upgrade project with a great format for a student rental. GVSU College is 15min walk away

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

On the MLS. Negotiated with CASH and no inspections and let the Listing Agent know that I was reliable and would close FAST and would work with the seller.

How did you finance this deal?

CASH, working with my investment partner.

How did you add value to the deal?

Cosmetic upgrades with mid-level quality products, in keeping with the neighborhood.

What was the outcome?

A good one! A nice profit for myself and my CASH investor partner.

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Getting the contractors to complete the project on time. Seems like 75% gets done quickly and the final 25% takes just as long.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am the agent and the owner.

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Rental Property Investor · Culver City, CA · Member since 2012 · 403 posts · 246 votes
7y

Well done @Paul Leason. One of my holds is right down the street on Hogadone. Thanks for getting those comps up! :)

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  • Rental Property Investor · Culver City, CA · Member since 2012 · 403 posts · 246 votes
    7y

    Well done @Paul Leason. One of my holds is right down the street on Hogadone. Thanks for getting those comps up! :)

  • Rental Property Investor · Holland, MI · Member since 2018 · 8 posts · 5 votes
    7y

    How did you structure how your CASH investing partner got paid?

  • Paul LeasonPro Member
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    Realtor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2012 · 172 posts · 70 votes
    7y

    @Travis Dreyer we structure it that:

    I find the property and scope the project cost. 

    My Investor pays for the property

    I manage the rehab, doing some of the work myself and then manage the sale. 

    Net profit, which includes my RE Commission, gets split 50/50. 

    So my ROI is higher than his, as my cash invested is a lot lower. However my time involvement is a lot higher. But that works for me!

  • Paul LeasonPro Member
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    Realtor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2012 · 172 posts · 70 votes
    7y

    @Jason Carter you’re welcome!!!  Happy to increase your value!!

  • Member since 2018 · 21 posts · 9 votes
    7y

    Looks great, congrats!

  • Randy CharboneauBusiness Member
    Residential Real Estate Broker · Grandville, MI · Member since 2016 · 109 posts · 78 votes
    7y

    Excellent work!  Love to see success stories like this!  Great work Paul!

  • Rental Property Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2019 · 13 posts · 1 vote
    7y

    @Paul Leason beautiful kitchen, love the butcher block. Thanks for sharing your success! 

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