IT'S SO REWARDING TO SEE THEM EXCITED ABOUT A NEW HOME ... I GET TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES THROUGH THEIR HOME.
provider or carpet company knows you plan to flip 10 properties a year, they may be more willing to offer you a discount. At a minimum, they’re going to do their best work so you’ll be more likely to invite them back again. And that includes working with a Realtor, Stephany Haxel said. In many cases, they’ll be another set of eyes for potential deals. The great thing about flipping, the Haxels said, is that it takes a home that, in many cases, was a vacant eyesore and puts it back to active use.
When she was a corporate recruiter, Stephany Haxel enjoyed the impact that she had on job seekers. Helping them find a new job could change their entire lives. And she gets that same feeling when she and Jake sell one of their flipped, newly refurbished homes to a new owner. “It’s so rewarding to see them excited about a new home,” she said. “I get to change their lives through their home.” •
any profit when it comes time to sell. • The Haxels are careful about bidding on any properties with foundation problems or flooding issues. The cost of repairs could easily outpace any increase in the sale price. • Learn from your mistakes. If you do end up overspending on repairs, find out exactly what you did wrong so you can avoid those problems on future flips. • Find service providers you can trust, and make sure they know about your goals. If your granite
James Hart is senior staff writer at Think Realty Magazine. Contact him at jhart@ithinkbigger.com.
thinkrealty . com / mag | 113
Made with FlippingBook Online document