How We Got Started Flipping Houses
What if I told you that 6 years ago I started a blog sharing my love for motherhood, home decor and flipping furniture? And what if I told you that we were so dang broke that when my friend told me I needed to get an actual website I told her we couldn’t afford it. And what if I told you that Joanna Gaines personally funded the first year of that blog??? It’s true, and you can read all about that HERE. But if you’re interested in learning more about how we got started flipping houses…stay awhile. It’s been a wild ride.
We were just 23 years old, with 2 small kids and 1 on the way when we bought our first home and began renovating it. Little did we know that our “long-shot” dream of flipping houses (totally inspired by the Gaines’) would become a reality just 2 short years later. Up until this point in life, we had never actually renovated anything, except for a few pieces of furniture. So when we started busting open walls and ripping up flooring, we had no actual clue what we were doing. Luckily we relied on the help and advice of our trusty contractor friend, and YouTube to get us through all the home renovations that came with that home.
With Guy being in Real Estate, we were naturally inclined to scour the new listings that hit the market daily. But when we found one that was up for auction and within a price range we could actually get a renovation loan for we decided to throw our names in the hat and see what happened. Well let’s just say, it happened folks. We flipped that 100 year old, 1900 square foot home in just 4 months and it sold 36 hours after putting it back on the market. And that began the itch.
We sold our first home, having renovated every square inch of it during that time frame and moved into our current 1920s craftsman home that we have slowly been renovating ever since. Since then we have flipped 7 homes and are in the process of flipping numbers 8 and 9. Let’s just say it’s been a crazy road. But we have learned so much about ourselves and how to effectively turn a home in a short amount of time. We have also learned the harshness of the construction world and the difficulties clients face when working on both building and renovation projects. That’s why we decided to open up an interiors and restoration business of our own! We wanted to bridge the gap between clients and contractors, to give both parties a solid sounding board to work alongside to get the projects done effectively and with minimum headaches along the way. So come check out our list of services if you’re interested in investing in your next home renovation. We’d love to chat with you!
