Rick Howell
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Confidence isn’t knowing everything.
It’s taking action, messing it up,
and doing it again better.
That’s how this business works.
Every deal teaches you something.
We still run into things that don’t go as planned.
You learn. You adjust. You move forward.
That’s where the growth is.
Follow along. I’ll keep showing how this works.
Join our free group: Flipping Houses for Beginners
“How fast do you get paid?”
At closing.
Usually 7–14 business days
after signing the agreement.
That’s it.
No waiting around for buyers.
Straight process.
We’re doing this every day. You can watch it happen.
If I could go back to the very beginning of my Real Estate Investing career ⌛
I’d start with this 👇
1️⃣Estimate the after-repair value first
Look at 3-5 recent sold comps
Match size, beds, baths, sq ft and be realistic
2️⃣Calculate your max offer
Build in profit
Add rehab, holding, and selling costs
If the numbers don’t work… walk away @
3️⃣Budget rehab where it actually pays
Not everything needs to be perfect
Focus on what moves value:
safety, kitchen, baths, floors, paint
4️⃣Account for the “silent costs”
Holding costs
Selling fees
10-15% contingencies
The stuff most beginners forget
Most people lose money before the renovation even starts because they buy wrong.
If the deal only works on a perfect timeline… it doesn’t work.
The flip is won on the buy, not on demo day.
Want to renovate like a pro? Join my Facebook Group “Flipping Houses For Beginners Now!”
