Author: flipandhold

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about occupied properties — specifically, whether we fundthem and whether we recommend buying them. The short answer: – Do we fund them? Yes. – Do werecommend buying them? Sometimes… and with caution. We’re not just lenders — we do our owndeals, too. Right now, we’re working on … Continued

My Take? Always Stage Your Property. It’s a pretty straightforward answer, but there’s some nuance around how much and what type of staging you should do. I’ve talked to investors who swear by virtual staging — it’s a great option if your budget is tight and you want to showcase the potential of the home … Continued

Today, I want to talk about something that comes up a lot with investors and borrowers: ARVs — After Repair Values. The Old Way vs. The New Reality There was a time when we’d let borrowers have a little “executive privilege” on their ARVs — meaning they could bump up their projected resale values a … Continued

One question I hear a lot lately is: “Should I spend money on landscaping my flip, or not?” Well, my answer is—it depends. Let me break down what we’ve learned from our experience funding and doing flips and new construction projects. Landscaping on New Construction and Higher-End Flips For our new construction projects or higher … Continued

Renovation costs are still very high, and I want to give you some perspective so you don’t get caught off guard. Real Talk on Renovation Costs We recently completed a small flip on the South Shore ourselves. It wasn’t a major overhaul—more of a fluff and buff project. We upgraded the kitchen, renovated the bathrooms, … Continued

Lately, I’ve had a lot of conversations with investors feeling nervous about deal flow — worried about finding enough deals and tempted to stretch their numbers just to keep things moving. So today, I want to drop some advice that I believe can save your business and your sanity: Stick to Your Numbers. Stay in … Continued

If you’re an investor or borrower, you’ve probably been there—when a deal that seemed smooth suddenly hits a snag right before closing. I just had one of those days myself, and several of our borrowers experienced the same. When things start going sideways, the natural reaction is often to freeze, panic, or make rash decisions. … Continued

Today, we’re diving into a topic many of you have been asking about: Multifamily flipping versus multifamily holding. Both are powerful real estate investment strategies, but which one fits your goals? Let’s unpack the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision. Multifamily Flipping: The Pros and Cons Pros of Multifamily … Continued

If you know us at Flip & Hold, you know we live and breathe active real estate investing — owning properties, managing flips, building new construction, and funding projects. But there’s another side to real estate wealth-building that often gets overlooked: passive investing. Recently, I was asked to explain its benefits, and today we’re diving … Continued