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Hit Singles, Not Home Runs

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Successful house flipping starts with hitting singles and doubles, not home runs. Most beginners fail because they attempt dramatic transformations before mastering the basics, but cosmetic rehabs offer a more reliable path to profitability while building essential skills.
• Stick with cosmetic rehabs - carpet, paint, fixtures, and flooring - for your first flips
• Avoid properties with hidden problems like foundation issues, fire damage, or major mold
• Cosmetic flips are predictable, teachable, and typically completed in 4-6 weeks
• Simple projects help you learn fundamentals with less expensive mistakes
• Build momentum with early wins before attempting bigger, more complex renovations
• Remember: survival comes first, profit second, and HGTV-level transformations come later
If today's episode helped you move one step closer to your first or next deal, do me a favor — follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a show. I'm grateful to be part of your journey. Now get out there and get cracking.
Want to learn how to flip houses?

CLICK HERE to learn more about our upcoming boot camp, Flipper Camp.

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Chapters

1. Intro: Start With Singles Not Homers (00:00:00)

2. The HGTV Myth vs Reality (00:00:47)

3. Why Cosmetic Flips Work Best (00:01:35)

4. Speed, Profit, and Learning Faster (00:02:23)

5. Episode Wrap and Call to Action (00:03:29)

34 episodes

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Content provided by Ed Mathews. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ed Mathews or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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Successful house flipping starts with hitting singles and doubles, not home runs. Most beginners fail because they attempt dramatic transformations before mastering the basics, but cosmetic rehabs offer a more reliable path to profitability while building essential skills.
• Stick with cosmetic rehabs - carpet, paint, fixtures, and flooring - for your first flips
• Avoid properties with hidden problems like foundation issues, fire damage, or major mold
• Cosmetic flips are predictable, teachable, and typically completed in 4-6 weeks
• Simple projects help you learn fundamentals with less expensive mistakes
• Build momentum with early wins before attempting bigger, more complex renovations
• Remember: survival comes first, profit second, and HGTV-level transformations come later
If today's episode helped you move one step closer to your first or next deal, do me a favor — follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a show. I'm grateful to be part of your journey. Now get out there and get cracking.
Want to learn how to flip houses?

CLICK HERE to learn more about our upcoming boot camp, Flipper Camp.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Intro: Start With Singles Not Homers (00:00:00)

2. The HGTV Myth vs Reality (00:00:47)

3. Why Cosmetic Flips Work Best (00:01:35)

4. Speed, Profit, and Learning Faster (00:02:23)

5. Episode Wrap and Call to Action (00:03:29)

34 episodes

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