Estimating Rehab Costs for House Flipping

This chapter focuses on practical strategies for estimating rehabilitation costs when flipping houses, including the use of specialized calculators and local research. It also covers the upcoming demo phase of a renovation project, detailing the procurement of materials and the importance of quality finishes.

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Want to know how to flip a house in 2024? We brought on a rookie with a real-life deal to walk through every beginner step of flipping houses so you can go out and make money, too! We know Rene Hosman as our community manager here at BiggerPockets, but she’s also a brand new house flipper! She just got her first house flip under contract, so we’ll be bringing her on the show to share her progress and teach YOU how to do it today.

In part one, Rene describes how she found this deal in the pricey and competitive Denver, Colorado, area. Next, when she wanted to make an offer on the property, she realized it HAD to be made in cash, but she didn’t have the funds. What did she do? She found a lender who lent her the money in just around twenty-four hours! Don’t think it’s possible? Rene shares exactly how she found this lender, how much they charge, and why she went with them.

Next, how do you estimate rehab costs for a home renovation? Rene brings her ACTUAL house flipping budget to show off in today’s episode, plus where she’s finding materials and how much of a financial “buffer” she’s giving herself (in case something goes wrong).

In This Episode We Cover:

How to flip your first house in 2024 by following Rene’s basic steps

Flipping a condo and how already owning in the building can be a HUGE advantage

Private money lenders and how to fund your first flip in just twenty-four hours!

How to estimate rehab costs and why you MUST give yourself a “buffer”

The exact costs Rene will pay to fund this $190,000 flip

And So Much More!

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