So You Want to Start Flipping Houses? Here’s How to Do It the Smart Way.

If you’ve ever watched a home-renovation show and thought, “I could do that!” — you’re not alone. House flipping can be an incredible way to build wealth, expand your real-estate knowledge, and even have a little fun transforming something outdated into

something stunning. But here’s the truth: flipping isn’t about luck or timing. It’s about relationships, strategy, and execution. The people you surround yourself with will make or break your success. So if you’re wondering where to start — let’s talk about how to build your team, your

network, and your plan so you can flip your first home confidently (and profitably).

1. Start by Finding Your People

Before you buy a property or swing a hammer, start by getting plugged into your local

real-estate investor community.

Search Facebook or Meetup for investor groups in your city — like “Phoenix Real Estate

Investors” or “Metro Detroit Fix & Flip Network.” Go to meetups. Attend local REIA

events. Listen more than you talk.

You’ll meet investors, contractors, real-estate agents, and lenders who’ve been

through the process and are happy to share insights (and sometimes deals).

Pro tip: If you’re a real-estate agent yourself, this is the easiest way to cross over into

investing — you already have insider market knowledge and contacts that most new

flippers don’t.

2. Build the Right Team Around You

Flipping houses is a team sport. You can’t (and shouldn’t) try to do everything yourself.

Here’s your starting lineup:

A real-estate professional who knows how to spot undervalued or distressed

properties, understands resale values (ARV), and can help you analyze profit

potential.

A solid contractor (or two). They don’t have to be the cheapest — they have to

be reliable, licensed, and able to hit deadlines without cutting corners.

A trustworthy lender who specializes in business-purpose loans — not a

traditional bank that takes months to approve. A lender like J-Rev Solutions can

connect you with the best rates from top private and institutional lenders

across all 50 states, so you can move fast when you find the right deal.

Title, insurance, and closing partners who understand investor transactions

and won’t hold up your timeline.

The best investors don’t just find good properties — they build great partnerships.

3. Learn How to Spot a Good Deal

Once you’ve got your team, start scouting.

You’re looking for properties where you can add value through repairs or upgrades —

not just buy and hope the market goes up.

Ask your agent or mentor to help you run a comparative market analysis (CMA) and

estimate the After-Repair Value (ARV) — that’s what the property should sell for once

it’s fixed up.

Then use the classic 70% rule to stay safe:

Buy Price = (ARV × 70%) – Repair Costs

That formula keeps you from overpaying and leaves room for holding costs, financing,

and profit.

4. Secure Financing That Matches Your Goals

Traditional banks aren’t built for investors. They’re slow, documentation-heavy, and

allergic to renovation risk.

Instead, work with a lending partner who understands fix & flip projects.

At J-Rev Solutions, we help investors get access to fast, flexible capital — with up to

85% loan-to-cost, 100% rehab funding, and approvals in days, not weeks.

We also shop rates across multiple lenders nationwide, so you get the best possible

terms for your strategy — whether you’re flipping, holding, or building new.

5. Manage Your Project Like a Business

Once you close, the real work begins.

Stay hands-on, keep your contractor accountable, and track your costs weekly. Set

clear milestones for draws, walkthroughs, and completion targets.

Remember, time is money. Every extra month you hold the property chips away at your

profit.

6. Market, Sell, and Repeat

When the work is done, make the property shine.

Stage it.

Hire a professional photographer.

Lean on your real-estate agent’s network to attract the right buyers.

Then, take everything you learned from that first flip — what worked, what didn’t — and

use it to make your next project smoother and more profitable.

Final Thoughts

Getting started in house flipping isn’t about being fearless — it’s about being prepared.

When you surround yourself with the right people — a sharp agent, a reliable contractor,

and a lending partner who knows how to move quickly — you give yourself the best

possible shot at success.

At J-Rev Solutions, we’re here to be part of that team. We help real-estate

professionals and investors like you get access to the efficient, trustworthy capital

you need to start strong and scale fast — in any market, anywhere in the country.

Ready to take your first step?

Visit www.jrevsolutions.com or email help@jrevsolutions.com to start a conversation

about your next flip.