Flipper Fails

Buying and Selling, Energetic Shifts in Real Estate, Flipper Fails

You. Are. NOT. Them.

“Stop Copying Someone Else’s Life — You’re Taking a Different Test” I once read something that stuck with me: Life is like a difficult exam, and most people fail because they’re too busy trying to copy someone else… not realizing everyone has a different test paper. The older I get — and the more people […]
Flipper Fails

Tacky Trends

Flipper Fails: Faux Beams, Real Regret When Tacky Trends Undermine Timeless Homes Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. In the rush to slap […]
Flipper Fails

Swapping Solid History

Flipper Fails: Swapping Solid History for Hollow Doors Why Cutting Costs on Character Doesn’t Pay Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. Historic homes […]
Flipper Fails

Pretty Tile but Poor Drainage

Flipper Fails: Pretty Tile, Poor Drainage Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. A beautifully tiled shower can make a bathroom feel like a […]

Buying and Selling You. Are. NOT. Them. “Stop Copying Someone Else’s Life — You’re Taking a Different Test” I once read something that stuck with me: Life is like a difficult exam, and most people fail because they’re too busy trying to copy someone else… not realizing everyone has a different test paper. The older I get — and the more people […]

Flipper Fails Tacky Trends Flipper Fails: Faux Beams, Real Regret When Tacky Trends Undermine Timeless Homes Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. In the rush to slap […]

Flipper Fails Swapping Solid History Flipper Fails: Swapping Solid History for Hollow Doors Why Cutting Costs on Character Doesn’t Pay Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. Historic homes […]

Flipper Fails Pretty Tile but Poor Drainage Flipper Fails: Pretty Tile, Poor Drainage Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. A beautifully tiled shower can make a bathroom feel like a […]

Flipper Fails It’s Just…Open Flipper Fails: The ‘Open Concept’ That’s Just… Open Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. Open concept homes are in high demand—for good reason. […]

Flipper Fails A Hidden Disaster Flipper Fails: The Risks of Superficial Renovations Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. A Real-Life Example: The Hidden Plumbing Disaster Take the case […]

Flipper Fails Window Dressing Flipper Fails: Window Dressing—Literally Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. When flipping homes, some investors cut corners in ways that may not be […]

Flipper Fails To Open or Not To Open? Investor Renovations: The Impact on Home Functionality Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. In today’s real estate market, investors are snapping up homes […]

Flipper Fails Don’t Paint The Brick! Stop Painting the Brick: A Plea to Flippers and Investors Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. As an experienced renovator who has worked […]

Flipper Fails Selling to a “Flipper” Why Listing Your Home on the Open Market (MLS) is the Best Choice Flipper Fails is a blog series that exposes the shortcuts and surface-level fixes often found in flipped homes—and how to spot them before you buy. Because what looks good on the surface doesn’t always hold up under inspection. If you’re thinking about […]

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