One of the realities of renovation and flipping that I was unprepared for had to do with budgets. The things that you look at every day like tile, lighting and cabinets may get a little extra attention (or budget) but the big expenses are ones you may miss. These areas can take up a sizable amount of your budget before you even get started. Know what they are and how to plan for them to keep your project on track.

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If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

Managing a renovation can be a large part of the overall success of flip project. While you don't need renovation or construction knowledge to oversee this part of the process there are a few tips that can improve the project, if you know what they are.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

Getting started back in 2007 was all about testing myself to see if I could actually flip a house. Fast forward to 2013 and I was looking for a way to leave my corporate career behind. In celebration of putting in my notice 8 years ago, this episode is about how I transitioned and what principles carry through from flipping in other areas of real estate and business.

Getting started back in 2007 was all about testing myself to see if I could actually flip a house. Fast forward to 2013 and I was looking for a way to leave my corporate career behind. In celebration of putting in my notice 8 years ago, this episode is about how I transitioned and what principles carry through from flipping in other areas of real estate and business.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

The renovations you plan for a flip are unique. It's a special balance to work with completing as many items as possible (without going overboard) and not doing too little. Balancing the materials, labor, timeline and design appeal can be challenging but it's not impossible. Learn to strike the perfect combination as I take you through one of the latest completed flip projects.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

Improving and lessons go hand-in-hand. Although there are plenty of situations that may not be ideal there is one consistent theme: you gain insight from every challenge. While some lessons are well known there are some that may be more subtle. This week I'm sharing a few of the lessons I've learned over the past 13 years and how they influence choices made today.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

At any point of taking on something new you're likely to have some thoughts creep in. Doubt, uncertainty and inexperience. All likely with anything new but when you change your thoughts you're well on the way to allowing the learning to begin. This week we're walking through those beliefs that can delay or completely derail you. Sometimes, before you ever begin. Get the details on how (and what) these thoughts are so you can prepare to meet them head on.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

This week is the second in the new January blog series designed to help you get traction with flipping successfully. If you want to know if you're ready to flip you can check here. Before we get into some of my best tips as a reminder there three simple steps to every single house flip. While there are many ways to look at this point there is also a very simplistic way to break it down. At the heart of flipping a house there are three definitive and non-negotiable steps:

• find an undervalued house
• renovate the house by making improvements and increasing the value
• sell the house for a profit

Getting through these three steps will take some time but you can definitely increase your potential for success by breaking each down and following these tips along way.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

The question "are you ready to successfully flip a house?" is one that people can spend years thinking about but never move past. That is because there is truly not one single answer. If you pushed me and absolutely required an answer I would say you're ready when the thought of not doing it keeps you up at night.

After several years of thinking about it or wondering about what business I could start as an entrepreneur, house flipping kept coming back into my thoughts. Real estate was interesting to me, I loved the idea of taking an unattractive house and creating something new. Add in the possibility of making money and being able to incorporate this into a life where I also had a full-time corporate career and it was the perfect match. Flipping one house was something that was able to fit into my schedule with a little creativity.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

Home trends are about more than just design. They are often an indication of what is important to buyers. Having this insight allows us to incorporate these details into our renovations. With any significant changes in how people live the home is a reflection. Here are some new spaces and elements that have moved up on the list for buyers today.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/

The idea that there is a perfect time to get started is a myth. In fact, there are definite benefits to doing something when others are not. What many people can miss is that the cycles of real estate can present some unique opportunities. Find out how what you may think is a negative can actually work in your favor.

Just for You

If you want to scout for your flip house like a pro, this is for you.

I've created a fixer upper checklist that includes 8 key areas I look for in a house to see if it has flip potential.

Download your copy here:

https://thresholdhomesmn.com/checklist/