What the site covers
The guides follow a flip in order: evaluating a property, inspections, renovation scope, permits, budget categories, timelines and common risks. A page on the professionals involved and a glossary round it out.
What the site does not do
- It gives no investment, tax, legal or real estate advice.
- It makes no promises about profit and does not predict results. Flips can lose money.
- It publishes no prices, cost figures or returns, because these vary too much by place and time to state honestly on a general site.
- It does not recommend lenders, contractors, brands or products, and it carries no partner links.
- It does not buy houses, arrange financing or do renovation work.
How the guides are written
Each guide explains how a part of the process generally works and points to the official source or licensed professional who can answer questions about a specific property. Building codes and permit rules are local, so the guides send you to your city or county building department. Rules that change, such as lead-safe work requirements, are described in general terms with a note to check the current version.
The plan drawings and phase charts on the site are made-up examples to explain ideas. They do not describe any real house or project.
About the name
FlippingThe is simply the name of this guide. It is not connected to any company, television show, investor group or person with a similar name.
Who the guides are for
The guides are written for people who are curious about flipping and want to understand the process before they talk to an agent, a lender or a contractor. They also suit homeowners planning a large renovation, since much of the same thinking applies: inspections, scope, permits, budget categories and schedules. If you already work in real estate or construction, you will find the basics here, but your own local experience will go further than any general guide.
Corrections
If you find something that is out of date or unclear, the privacy page lists a contact address. We review corrections and update pages when rules or common practice change.
Where to start
New to the subject? Begin with how to evaluate a house, then read the risks guide before you look at any listing. Both will help you decide what to ask the professionals you work with.