Episode #612
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Does flipping houses still work in 2025? Yes! Despite high interest rates, inflated material costs, and the recent shift towards a buyer’s market, this is still one of the most profitable investing strategies. Today, we’ve brought on a pair of seasoned flippers to break down the current market and what rookies need to know ahead of their first or next flip!
Welcome back to the “Real Estate Rookie” podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by expert house flippers Henry Washington and Dominique Gunderson. They share all about the current state of house flipping—what’s changed, what could change, and how rookies and experienced investors alike can adapt to a shifting housing market.
Whether you’re looking to tackle your first or hundredth flip, our experts offer all kinds of insights and timely tips that will make your next flip a successful one. Stay tuned and we’ll show you the secrets to finding and funding profitable deals, how smart investors are making the numbers work, and the three things every rookie must do before investing in a new market!
00:00 Intro
00:37 HUGE Market Changes
06:59 “Conservative” Deal Analysis
14:45 The Secret to Profitable Flips
20:43 Building Key Relationships
25:19 Controlling Rehab Costs
31:56 How to Lower Days on Market
36:21 Common Rookie Mistakes
40:29 Starting in a New Market
45:33 Future Market Shifts
49:46 Connect with Dom & Henry!