Flipping Houses in a Broken Market: Secrets from Brandon Rickman in Marietta, GA
The real estate market in Atlanta might seem broken, but investor Brandon Rickman is still finding success flipping houses, wholesaling, and cash flowing in 2025. In this exclusive interview and on-site walkthrough, we dive into the strategies Brandon uses to thrive even in a challenging market. From his targeted neighborhoods to his four-option seller strategy, Brandon shares the inside scoop on what’s working in Marietta, Georgia, and why high-end flips are outperforming wholesales right now.
In Part 1, we break down the best areas to invest in, how school zones and crime rates shape Brandon’s investment choices, and how his team adapts when the market shifts. In Part 2, we take you behind the scenes of a high-end flip project, where what started as a simple cosmetic rehab turned into a full gut job. Brandon shares exactly how he transformed this property, the unexpected challenges, and how he plans to list it for $619,000 with a $80K+ profit.
Whether you’re flipping, wholesaling, or simply interested in the Atlanta real estate market, these episodes are packed with practical tips and strategies you can apply right now.
Key Topics Covered:
- How to still find deals in Atlanta despite a "broken" market
- Why high-end flips are more profitable than wholesales in 2025
- The 4-option seller strategy Brandon uses to close deals
- What makes flipping houses in Marietta, GA, so lucrative
- How to turn a 3-bed house into a 4-bed without adding square footage
- Full flip breakdown: from buying for $415K to listing for $619K
- Renovating with the right design upgrades to meet buyer expectations
Featured Guest:
Brandon RIckman, seasoned real estate high-end flipper, wealth-building expert
Connect with Brandon Rickman
Instagram: @brandonrickman
Website: Brandon’s Real Estate
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Video Link for this Episode:
- Atlanta Real Estate Is BROKEN… But This Investor’s Still Getting Rich
- They Ripped This House Apart… Then Listed It for $619K
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