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Investment Strategies

Fix and Flip in North Georgia

Buy below value, renovate with a plan, and resell. The profit is made on the way in.

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What It Is

Buy Right, Renovate Smart, Sell Fast

A flip is a home bought below its market value, renovated, and resold. The margin is decided before you close: the purchase price, the true renovation budget, and what finished homes nearby actually sell for.

Dustin is an investor himself, so he looks at a flip the way a lender does: the value after repairs, the holding costs while the work gets done, and the selling costs at the end.

  • You have cash or a lender for the purchase and the work
  • You have, or can find, a contractor you trust
  • You would rather have a lump sum than monthly rent
A renovated home with a sold sign

How Dustin Helps

From First Call to First Guest

01

Find the Deal

Dated homes, estates and properties that need more work than most buyers will take on.

02

Know the After-Repair Value

What finished, comparable homes nearby have actually sold for, not what they were listed at.

03

Budget the Work

A written scope, contractor bids, and a contingency for what you find behind the walls.

04

Sell It

Pricing, photos and marketing to sell quickly, because every month you hold it costs money.

Fix and Flip: Common Questions

How do I find a property worth flipping?

Look for homes that need more than paint: dated kitchens and baths, deferred maintenance, estate sales. The best deals are the ones the average buyer walks past.

What is the 70% rule?

A rule of thumb many flippers use: pay no more than 70% of the after-repair value, minus the cost of repairs. It leaves room for holding costs, selling costs and profit. Treat it as a first filter, not a guarantee.

How long does a flip take?

It depends on the scope and on contractor schedules. Cosmetic projects can take weeks; structural work, permits or additions take months. Build your holding costs around a realistic timeline.

What if the flip doesn't sell?

Have a second plan before you buy. Many investors keep the property as a rental instead, which is how a flip becomes a BRRR.

Talk to Dustin About Fix and Flip

Tell Dustin what you are looking for and where you are in the process. He will follow up by phone or email, usually with a few questions and a first look at what is available.