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How to Flip Houses for a Living (2026 Full-Time Guide) Feb 11, 2026

Key Takeaways: How to flip houses for a living

  • The Opportunity: Capitalizing on the 130% construction premium gap by delivering renovated inventory to a starved retail market.
  • The "Trap": Fallin
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Red Flags Before Hiring a Contractor | Real Estate Skills Jan 17, 2026

As we've learned from rehabbing and flipping hundreds of properties, the success of major home improvement projects largely depends on the contractor you hire.

Yet, not all working contractors ...

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Leadflow: Real Estate Software Review (2026) Jan 08, 2026

The real estate marketing landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the years. Gone are the days of relying solely on traditional marketing like billboards and print advertisemen...

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Everything You Need To Know About Flip Or Flop | Real Estate Skills Jan 05, 2026

Needing a work break? Stuck at home with nothing to watch? With all the uncertainty we face today, you may be looking for more ways to be entertained, well Flip or Flop might be your next must-s...

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The 70% Rule In House Flipping: The Ultimate Guide (2026) Dec 05, 2025

Key Takeaways: 70% Rule House Flipping

  • What: A formula used by real estate investors to determine the Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) on a property.
  • Why: It builds in a 30% cushion to cover
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Micro Flipping Real Estate: A Digital-First Guide to Fast Profit Sep 19, 2025

Key Takeaways
  • Micro flipping uses data and technology to find undervalued properties and resell them quickly—often within days or weeks—without doing renovations.
  • “Micro” refers to s
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