BiggerPockets Daily Home Flippers Move Away From Flips as Profits Shrink
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Sep 13, 2025 Home flippers are feeling the heat as rising costs and longer timelines shrink profits. A new survey reveals that investor activity is plummeting and condo sales have tanked. In the Northeast and Midwest, however, older properties present unique opportunities for savvy investors. The podcast discusses the challenges of flipping distressed homes, innovative AI-driven security solutions for aging housing stock, and explores potential Airbnb ventures in hotspots like Scottsdale, all while offering strategies for overcoming today's market hurdles.
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Flipping Activity Has Contracted Sharply
- Flipping activity contracted sharply in Q2 2025 due to rising costs and slower turnover.
- Every extra month a deal takes ties up capital and erodes flipper profitability.
Region-Specific Pressure Is Squeezing Flips
- Sunbelt markets and Northern California show the steepest declines in flips due to oversupply and high costs.
- Competition from builders and rising insurance and labor costs squeeze investor returns regionally.
Investors Pull Back—Condos Hurt Worst
- Investor purchases overall have dropped, with condo purchases falling much faster than other types.
- High HOA fees, special assessments, insurance hikes, and lender caution have pushed investors away from condos.