How Much Weight Do You Give the Exit When Buying a Flip?

Question

I've been thinking about how easy it is to become focused on getting a property at a good purchase price while overlooking the eventual exit.

When evaluating a flip, how early do you think about the eventual buyer?

Do you analyze the likely resale market before making the offer, or primarily focus on acquisition and rehab numbers first?

Evan Polaski · Answer

I am hesitant to respond, sort of in the same vein as Ed O's comment, and not really sure if this is real question or what.

But, assuming it is a real question, can you explain to me how one would evaluate a flip at all without assessing the exit? I can understand a rental not caring too much about exit value to some degree, but a flip?!?!?!

Assuming your question is real: it is really the first factor, followed within seconds by rehab and potential purchase price. Flips are very quite simple and at the highest level only require three numbers, so if you are not even thinking about 1/3 of the required inputs, then I have some great products to sell you...

Harry B. · Answer

The EXIT is the first thing to look at structuring any deal. A buyer on deck or a dscr loan to stabilize, even the 1031 should be considered.

btw;;; I don't think you're 'aura farming'. I think you're a decent person prospecting for business and 'playing the game'.

Cheers!

Tracy Thielman · Answer

Fair point, and yes, it’s a genuine question. I agree that the exit is fundamental to evaluating a flip. If you don’t know who the likely buyer is and what the resale market supports, the purchase and rehab numbers don’t mean much.

As for the “aura farming” comment, no worries. Anyone who doesn’t feel the question is worth engaging with certainly doesn’t have to respond. I’m here to have real conversations, learn from experienced investors, and build relationships along the way. Appreciate you taking the time to give your perspective. Happy weekends!

Tracy Thielman · Answer

Absolutely agree. The exit should be part of the strategy from the very beginning, not something figured out after the purchase. Having a clear Plan A, B, or even C can make a huge difference when structuring a deal.

And I appreciate that, seriously. Just trying to build genuine connections while helping investors find solutions when the right deal comes along. Cheers!

Harry B. · Answer

Brokers are welcome on my platform. "Stronger together"!

Ed O. · Answer

Aura farm

Ed O. · Answer

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Tracy Thielman · Answer

I'll keep in touch, Harry. Thanks for the offer! Might try calling you within the week.

Tracy Thielman · Answer

You don't even know the exact meaning of aura farming. And what I'm doing is crowdsourcing.Appreciate you being a huge fan of my content, lol.

How Much Weight Do You Give the Exit When Buying a Flip?

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