Flip Houses Like a Girl

There are 6 Key Areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient and profitable business.  In this episode, we're diving into the 3rd Area which is Attracting. We'll discuss the 3 reasons why you're likely banging your head against the wall because you're not attracting the right deals.  The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just ha...

There are 6 areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient business.  In this episode, we're diving into the Targeting of your business and 3 signs that can tell you if you're off track.  The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just have to know where to focus your fixing efforts first.  GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! C...

There are 6 areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient business.  In this episode, we're diving into the Foundation of your business and 3 signs that can tell you if you're on solid footing or if there are some cracks to fill.  The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just have to know where to focus your fixing efforts first.  GOODIES 1....

The 6 Spots Your House Flipping Business Might Be Broken Struggling to make this business work? Not getting deals? Not making progress? Projects taking too long? Not making a big enough impact? Not making enough profit? Business plateaued? Then your business is broken in one or more of these 6 possible spots.  The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just gotta know what's broken first.....

I keep getting asked something like this: Debbie, how are you shifting your investing strategy in response to the market?? So, let's talk about it.  GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to grab the digital download of my new book for just $4.99 ! Just as everything else we do is different, so is FLIPPED: Lessons and Stories of Women Flipping Houses and Facing Their...

I'm fired up today! Here are two very common conversations in my day that drive me bananas: 1. Them: MLS and wholesale deals sell too fast, Debbie! My market is saturated with investors, Debbie! Me: Tell me about it, sis; I'm in friggin' Austin, TX, for crying out loud. => Do you see that the problem isn't that there aren't deals, it's that you're not making b...

I've been actively investing in real estate since 2005 and have had countless experiences with contractors.  Some of the most common things I hear from people when it comes to getting started flipping houses is around contractors: how will they find a good one, how will they make sure they don't get screwed, etc.  In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 things I do with contractors to pr...

In this episode I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions around hard money.  Questions like: How to protect yourself and not get scammed What are typical points and interest rates to expect What happens if you default on the loan Are there payments along the way ...and more,  If you haven't seen the Facebook live I did that broke down how hard money works, go watch that...

Once you get a property under contract there are several ways you can go with it, depending on that specific property and the market. You can wholesale it, which means you never actually take ownership of it. You're basically assigning that contract to another investor who will do whatever she wants with it. Now, if you're doing a double closing, then you are sitting on title for split s...

I'm sharing the 4 steps you need to take to set clear boundaries with contractors so you don't get taken advantage of and you can protect your business.  Go follow them!  GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to grab the digital download of my new book for just $4.99 ! Just as everything else we do is different, so is FLIPPED: Lessons and Stories of Women Flipp...

At some point in your life, have you been caught up in the hoopla of "finding your purpose?" I know I spent all of my 20s in that search mode, and it sucked.  The notion that we should be searching for this ever-illusive and non-existent singular purpose is toxic.  There. is. no. such. thing. And we're shaming ourselves because we haven't found "it." And we're sh...

If there is something outdated in this house flipping industry it is the way gurus preach to determine your offer price. The 70% Rule is outdated and irrelevant in MOST markets.  I have good news, though! I'm sharing my Profitable Flip Formula™ with you in this episode.  With this formula, your desired profit drives the offer. With the 70% Rule, your profit is an afterthought.  Profit drives...

One of the biggest keys to being successful is maintaining MOTIVATION. But, dang, it can really be hard when: things don't happen as fast as you want them to things don't go as you planned things happen faster than you wanted things go even better than you anticipated (Yep! This IS actually a thing that can rattle a lot of people!) You must know this one thing about you. This ONE thing t...

I love this story of how Amy Radmanovich started flipping houses in 2007 with none of her own money.  Why do I love it so much? Because I encounter countless women who say they can't do this because they don't have any or much money.  I got started using Other People's Money and continue to do so to this day. And it's how all the biggest flippers do it.  Many house flippers got...

If you aren't a great - or even good - leader, I am certain you are leaving impact and money on the table each flip you do.  This is your business for which YOU are the CEO (or President or Chief Awesome Officer or whatever tickles your fancy). We can be better, and by being better, we will ultimately DO BETTER.  GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to grab the dig...

Ever needed or wanted or been forced to rebuild your life?  I'm currently on Debbie DeBerry 2.0 so I understand the rebuild all too well.  Less than a year ago, Rachel was newly divorced and didn't know how she was going to provide for herself and her kids.  For many years, she had a burning desire to flip houses.  But she kept hearing she couldn't possible manage a flip and she was...

Today's guest bought her first flip at an Auction.com event. She was in and out within about 11 weeks and made a $10,000 profit.  She shares so much goodness with us, such as: Things she wishes she had done differently Why she thinks she left money on the table What happened when she decided to sell FSBO versus listing it on the MLS The big mindset shifts she had to make and more!  Tune in! ...

It is never too late to chase after and finally realize that big dream of yours! After 30 years of dreaming of flipping houses, Bethany flipped her first house and made over $40,000 in profit!  Tune in to hear her first flip story... GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to grab the digital download of my new book for just $4.99 ! Just as everything else we do is differe...

Tune in to hear Sissy Newton's story of her first fix and flip!  You'll hear: How she found the deal How she financed it What she feels her biggest mistakes were What she will do differently on the next one The biggest lesson she learned (which took me like 4-5 years to figure out!) ...and so much more!  GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to grab the digital...

3 SMART ways to mitigate your house flipping risk (or any REI) AND manage your thoughts around certainty.  -- I share with you the results of 28,000 predictions by "experts" and just how accurate they really are.  -- Why it's dangerous for your mindset and your business to put too much weight on any prediction anyone gives! The key is to run a nimble business that quickly responds t...

There are 2 things you need to do right now to secure your house flipping business and it does not involve jumping into another investment strategy altogether. Have you seen what's happening in those others? NO investing strategy is 100% safe; that's the nature of investing.  Based on emails I'm receiving, many of the REI gurus are feeding into people's fears during this sensit...

I know this is a time of uncertainty regarding the reach and potential ramifications of the Coronavirus personally and across multiple industries.  In this episode, I share: examples of 2 different restaurants and their reactions to restrictions that have been imposed on them. the 3 choices every business has to choose from right now. why spending your time preparing yourself over the next 30-60 d...

Laura shares all about her family's house flipping business and how they truly care about figuring out and solving the real problem the homeowner in a distressed situation is facing. I don't buy into the notion of "you shouldn't mix business and family/friends." Wouldn't you rather grow and do great things with those closest to you? Tune in to learn: Laura's back...

Kristi left a cush 20-year career to make a big life pivot and become a general contractor at 45, blowing so many stigmas out of the water. ​I hear so many women tell me they can't possibly chase their dreams because their "too old" to make such a big move. Take this one little life you have and just go after what you want, for cryin' out loud. Tune in to learn: How an emergenc...

Since your passion is core to who you are, it's hurtful when your spouse doesn't support your house flipping dreams.  So, do you let it stop you or do you continue on your path and hope for the best? First, you need to take a good hard look in the mirror and have some honest conversations with yourself and your significant other.  Tune in to learn: 2 reasons why your spouse/partner doesn...