The rehab is where flips are won or lost. Budget realistically, hire the right contractor, write a scope they can actually execute, and pick finish levels that match the market.
Our rehab and execution playbooks for fix-and-flip investors — from budgeting to scope-of-work to finish-level strategy.
Cosmetic runs $20 to $40 a foot in 2026, moderate $40 to $75, full guts $90 to $135. Enter your contractor's bid and see where it lands.
2026 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, and lumber have pushed fix and flip rehab costs up 6%. Here's what's affected, what it does to your deal math, and how to adjust before your next offer.
Quartz or laminate? LVP throughout or carpet? The right finish level isn’t fixed — it moves with the market. Here’s how to spec a flip that hits comp without overbuilding.
Every first flip goes over budget. Here’s how to scope, estimate, and reserve capital so you don’t run out of cash mid-project.
Contractor risk is the #1 killer of first-time flips. Use this process to find someone who’ll finish on time and on budget.
A vague scope is how rehabs balloon 40% over budget. Use this template to lock in price, timeline, and quality.
A hybrid of a wholesale deal and a retail deal: buy below market, give the property a quick cleanup, and put it right back on the MLS.