In this episode of the Deal Finders Podcast, I sit down with Bri and Sean—two inspiring deal partners who’ve made an incredible transformation in just a few months. We’re chatting right from their third flip house (yes, it’s a graduation of sorts!), and they open up about their journey from skeptical investors to confident flippers. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about stepping into the world of house flipping, this conversation will hit home.

 

We dive into their decision to move to Columbia, SC, how a community changed everything, and why mentorship was the game-changer they didn’t know they needed. You’ll hear about their first terrifying flip, their gutsy second project that involved a full gut rehab, and the lessons that gave them the confidence to keep going. Whether you’re just thinking about getting into real estate or looking for that next nudge to scale, this episode brings both the honesty and the inspiration.

 

Episode Timeline Highlights

[0:00] - Introduction

[0:20] - Welcome to Bri & Sean’s “graduation house” and a preview of their journey

[1:14] - Why they chose Columbia, SC after traveling up and down the East Coast

[4:05] - Plugging into the local real estate community through BiggerPockets and Deal Finders

[5:27] - Why they were initially anti-flipping and what changed their minds

[9:09] - First flip fears and how they overcame decision paralysis

[10:58] - Taking on a six-figure renovation and transforming their business mindset

[13:11] - How flipping helped them accelerate their rental property goals

[14:29] - Their biggest advice: Find a mentor who’s in your corner

 

 

5 Key Takeaways

 

1. Location Strategy Matters – Bri and Sean chose Columbia, SC for its ideal mix of city convenience and nature access, which also supports their military retirement needs.

2. Community Is a Catalyst – Finding the right local network (like Deal Finders) helped them move past salesy programs and into real, supportive connections.

3. Mentorship Makes the Difference – Partnering with experienced mentors gave them the confidence to tackle high-risk, high-reward projects.

4. Don’t Let Fear Freeze You – Their first flip involved major hesitation and analysis paralysis—but pushing through it changed everything.

5. Flipping Can Fund Growth – Strategic flipping allowed them to scale faster and reinvest in more long-term rentals without relying solely on W-2 income.

 

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