Clint Cooper made a jaw-dropping $125,000 on his very first flip. In this episode, David and Clint break down how he pulled it off, the lessons he learned about scaling, and the strategies that still drive his success today. Whether you're curious about pocket listings, managing contractors, or navigating a challenging market, Clint shares actionable insights for investors at any level.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:28 - Where Is The Real Estate Market Headed In 2025?

1:41 - What Will Happen With Interest Rates In 2025?

3:19 - Clint’s Main Priority Right Now

4:20 - Adjusting Strategies When Interest Rates Went Up

6:05 - Clint’s First Deal & Working With “Pocket Listings”

9:22 - Mistakes He Made On His First Flip For $125k

11:10 - What He Was Doing Before Real Estate

12:43 - Getting Through Rough Patches In Business

18:31 - Clint’s $600k Wholesale Deal

19:57 - What He Used DealMachine For

23:02 - What Drives Clint To Success

26:50 - Clint’s Closing Advice

28:05 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Clint Cooper

https://www.instagram.com/clintbuysatl/

Website: Clint Cooper

https://www.padlybuys.com/

Instagram: David Lecko

https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

Website: DealMachine

https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

Instagram: Ryan Haywood

https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

Website: Heritage Home Investments

https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

272: $125k On First Flip