Even with tighter spreads, I’m seeing investors find momentum by focusing on flips that check these boxes:- Strong ARV supported by comps- Cosmetic rehabs (paint, floors, landscaping) that add quick value- Areas with high buyer demand but low updated inventoryFor those flipping in today’s market:- How are you keeping projects profitable as costs shift?

Postage and printing add up fast.Requires consistency — one mailer won’t cut it, you need repeated touches.Virtual WholesalingPros:Potentially easier acquisitions since you can cast a wider net.Ability to enter markets with more deal flow.Cons:Building rapport is harder without face-to-face interaction.Lower spreads and ROI are common.Much higher cancellation rates.Finding buyers is more difficult, and selling properties takes more work.Bottom line: Virtual sounds sexy, but in reality, you often do more work for less money.

How are you analyzing your potential projects — mainly ARV spreads or a set profit margin target?

Interest paid on these arrangements is generally deductible when linked to income-producing property, while sellers can defer taxable gains by spreading income over time.

In LA, it's been a few years since and TICs have been spreading like a wildfire.

Pre-Covid, the spread between the 30-year fixed rate mortgage and the 10-year has been in a tight band of 1.5% to 2%.

Hey Parker,On paper you’re looking at a ~$45–75k spread (ARV $320–350k minus $275k purchase).

The challenge: Record-high labor and material costs, a sluggish resale market, and a shortage of skilled labor are squeezing spreads.

For flippers, it’s about having enough spread after ARV, holding, and closing costs.Story: Location, tenant profile, and condition all matter — but they’re usually what explain the numbers, not what drive the decision.If you’re sourcing consistently, the best way to win buyers over is to get really good at running a clean analysis (purchase price, rehab estimate, ARV, exit strategy).

Jacob, you’re thinking about this the right way by looking closely at your spread.