House Flipping: Expectations vs. Reality - Threshold Homes | Minnesota
House Flipping: Expectations vs. Reality - Threshold Homes | Minnesota
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The most common expectations are that flipping is easy, can be done quickly, that it’s a fast way to make money, and that details don’t matter. House flipping is more than finding a home, making some changes, and putting it up for sale within a few weeks for a huge profit. When it comes to time investment, it does vary. A good rule of thumb is to expect your flip. If you’re in-house flipping for a quick and easy payout.
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