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Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://theflipsisters.com/podcast-program-apply Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. A deal can die days before closing and it can still become your best win if you stay calm and stick to the math. Christine talks with Tanya, a Georgia investor who joined Flip Sisters, built a real team, and turned a rocky start into a furnished rental that’s frequently booked near Atlanta. Along the way, Tanya shares the mindset shift that took her from “I wish” to “I know my numbers,” plus the practical habits that made her confident in real estate conversations with agents, wholesalers, and lenders. We get into the real stuff that happens between the dream and the deposit: an underwriter demanding roughly $20,000 more at the last minute, a seller who doesn’t want to take a second chance, and the moment Tanya stops taking it personally and puts the facts in writing. She explains how switching lenders changed everything, what she learned about timelines and documentation, and how refinancing and structuring the property helped her move forward with clarity. Then we go inside the rehab and rental strategy: budgeting for surprises, managing contractors, fixing hidden damage, and making tough calls when a build blocks access to a water heater and has to be torn down and rebuilt. Tanya also talks furnished rental setup, finding her own decorating style, what drives bookings in her market, and why she’s exploring midterm rentals after a long-term rental sublease mess. If you want actionable guidance on real estate investing for women, rental property financing, rehab budgets, and negotiating with confidence, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review with the biggest lesson you’re taking from Tanya’s 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 different, so is FLIPPED: Lessons and Stories of Women Flipping Houses and Facing Their Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://theflipsisters.com/podcast-program-apply Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. A first flip can feel like jumping without a net and that’s exactly why this conversation hits. We sit down with Coach Kristine, a mom, a full-time professional, and a nationwide investor, to talk about how she got started, what her very first flip taught her, and why the “after” moment still matters. That pride and proof of progress becomes fuel when your rehab budget gets tight, your timeline slips, or you’re questioning whether you’re cut out for real estate investing.  We also get radically practical about what newer flippers overthink. Kristine breaks down why you do not need a fancy website, business cards, or a perfect logo to begin flipping houses. What you do need is action that creates momentum: building relationships, walking properties, analyzing comps, and making offers even when the asking price makes you nervous. She shares a standout deal where a bold offer far below asking was accepted, comps climbed, and she stayed flexible by switching from a rental plan to a higher-end flip for a stronger return. If you want a clearer approach to deal analysis, offer strategy, and choosing an exit plan, this is for you.  We go deeper on the money mindset piece too: how many women aren’t taught to “build,” why mentorship and community speed up learning, and what it looks like to create real wealth beyond a single paycheck. Then we tackle the mid flip freak-out with the advice every investor needs to hear: everything is figure outable, and you’re going to be okay. Listen through the end for a fun design hill we’re both willing to fight for.  If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who wants to flip, and leave a review so more women can find the support to get in the game. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://theflipsisters.com/podcast-program-apply Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. She bought a “disgusting” house five blocks from home and turned it into proof that the leap was worth it. Kristen is a single mom from Iowa who quit her job, went all in on house flipping, and just closed her second flip, and the numbers are real: a $100,000 purchase, a renovation that crept over $100,000, a $258,000 sale, and a $39,550 net profit after everyone gets paid back.  We walk through how she found the deal off market through a wholesaler connection, why finishing the attic into a true primary suite created the big value jump, and how she sanity-checked bids with a trusted real estate agent team that also flips. You’ll hear the practical side of renovation planning, including what happens when the budget changes for good reasons like replacing 12 windows and dealing with lead paint the right way. We also talk contractor management, what she learned from a first flip without a signed contract, and how she’s dialing in her “dream team” one project at a time.  Funding is a major thread here, especially for new real estate investors. Kristen explains using a hard money lender for purchase and rehab up to 75% ARV, then realizing how brutal high interest rates can be on your bottom line. The conversation shifts into private money and promissory notes, and how one small $10,000 investment relationship can grow into repeat capital from people who want a safer, real-asset alternative to low-rate bank products.  If you’re wrestling with imposter syndrome, fear, or the pressure to “get a real job,” this one hits home. Subscribe, share this with a woman who needs a push, and leave a review so more future flippers can find these stories. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://theflipsisters.com/podcast-program-apply Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. A flip can humble you fast. One day you’re excited, picturing the before-and-after and the profit. The next, you’re months behind, scrambling for contractors, second-guessing every decision, and wondering how you’ll ever get the project across the finish line. That’s where Kathy starts, and it’s why her story matters for anyone who wants to flip houses but feels scared, stuck, or alone. We sit down with Kathy right after she joins the Flip Sisters community, not years later with a perfect highlight reel. She shares what it’s like to be a newer member who already has battle scars from a renovation that dragged on for a full year. We talk about the moment she stopped trying to muscle through everything solo, how the program’s structure and coaching help her make clearer calls, and why building the right team first lenders, agents, contractors, and vendors changes everything for a fix and flip. You’ll also hear the surprising piece many real estate investors ignore until it hurts: mindset. Kathy explains how daily practices like gratitude, goals, and knowing your why build real confidence, especially when you need to make uncomfortable calls or accept feedback. We get into practical, real-world examples too, like adjusting design choices for the market, deciding when a DIY project is worth it, and learning to think like the CEO who protects time, budget, and energy. If you’re on the fence about your first flip or your next one, press play and borrow Kathy’s clarity: you don’t have to do this alone, but you do have to do the work. Subscribe for more honest house flipping stories, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review so more women can find the support to get in the game. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://theflipsisters.com/podcast-program-apply Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. Sarah closed in December and had the house listed just months later, even with Massachusetts snow, septic work, and a life that did not slow down. We’re hanging out with our student Sarah, who joined us in 2025 and has already completed two full house flips, and she’s opening the books on flip number two with the kind of detail real estate investors actually need.  We talk through how she found the deal through a wholesaler, what it felt like walking an estate property with the owner’s family right behind her, and why relationships can be the hidden advantage that gets you access to opportunities. Sarah also breaks down fix and flip financing in plain language, including using a hard money lender for the bulk of the project and bringing in a private lender who reached out after watching her first flip. If you’ve been googling “how to fund a house flip” or “private money for real estate,” you’ll hear exactly how that connection happened and why visibility matters.  On the rehab side, we get into renovation budget planning, a Title V inspection, septic tank replacement, filling in a pool, and how she managed multiple subcontractors while acting as her own GC. She shares what she upgraded (kitchen, bath, hardwoods, basement), what she skipped (most windows, exterior paint), and what she’d budget differently next time. Then we lay out the numbers: a $210K purchase, about $60K in renovations, a $339K list price, and a projected 15% to 16% profit with fast showings and an early offer.  If you’re ready for more real-world stories like this and want help flipping in your own local market, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find us. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/221493664411151 Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. One brave decision is the line between “someday” and your first house flip, and it rarely feels calm in the moment. Coach Blair sits down with Coach Elizabeth to share what it actually looks like to step into real estate investing as a woman, especially when you’re staring at a property and thinking, am I really ready for this? We talk about Elizabeth’s first flip and the unexpected win that comes with it: learning to trust yourself. That confidence gets built in the unglamorous places, picking a scope, deciding what to delegate, and staying grounded when the next decision shows up. If you’ve been stuck in analysis paralysis, we get practical about how to stop obsessing over what doesn’t matter and start relying on what does: comps, a realistic rehab budget, and a process you can repeat. Profit comes up too, because money is a real goal, not a guilty secret. Elizabeth shares how a smart pivot turned a project into an ongoing hold, using midterm rental and short-term rental strategy to keep the deal producing long after the renovation. We also dig into why women often have an edge in a male-dominated industry, from relationship-building and intuition to the detail-oriented thinking that keeps projects cohesive and crews aligned. To wrap, we have some fun with design trends and each of our “non-negotiable” renovation hills, plus how to make a flip feel warm, cohesive, and market-ready without chasing every Pinterest idea. If you’re ready to flip houses with support, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find the confidence to get in the game. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

👉 Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/221493664411151 Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. You’ve seen the headlines, watched interest rates rise, and heard plenty of people say house flipping is “over.” We don’t buy that, and we’ll tell you why. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the market to settle down, this conversation is a reality check and a roadmap for how disciplined investors still profit in today’s real estate market. We break down five specific shifts that make this a surprisingly strategic time to start a fix and flip business. Competition has thinned out in many areas, which can mean fewer bidding wars, more negotiable sellers, and better chances to protect your profit margins. Buyers still need homes, but they’re more selective now, which puts a premium on move-in ready finishes, functional layouts, and smart renovation choices that solve real problems. We also talk about how normalized markets bring back flexibility: seller concessions, longer closing timelines, real due diligence, and creative financing paths like owner financing, subject-to strategies, and assumable loans when they truly fit the deal. Then we get into the unglamorous part that can make you money: contractors. When trades are more available and timelines tighten up, your holding costs and stress can drop fast. Finally, we call out the biggest shift of all: the emotional barrier is lower, but the strategic bar is higher. This market doesn’t reward guessing, it rewards underwriting, a realistic rehab budget, a conservative ARV, and clear exit strategies. If you’re ready to flip houses like a girl, meaning strategic, ethical, and profitable, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find the support to start. What’s the one thing you need most right now: a deal, a team, or a plan? 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

👉 Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/221493664411151 Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. Fear shows up fast when you decide to flip your first house. We sat down with our mindset coach, Shari Jo, to dig into the real engine behind every successful project: the stories you tell yourself and the words you speak out loud. From “I can’t” and “I’m not ready” to “I’m learning this,” we break down how language shapes action, how facts calm spirals, and why confidence is a practice you build, not a personality you’re born with. Together, we explore the common hurdles women face in a male-skewed industry—fear of the numbers, tech overwhelm, perfectionism, and the pressure to do it all without help. Sherry shows how to reframe labels we’ve carried since childhood, assign new feelings to old narratives, and turn “too much” into a strategic advantage. You’ll hear real moments from the field: lenders who say no, bids that wobble, plumbing that fails, and the exact self-talk and routines that keep you moving when your brain wants to retreat. We also cover momentum after a big win, and why stacking marketing, outreach, and underwriting during a flip prevents the painful start-stop cycle. You’ll leave with a simple daily habit—change the words out loud, in the moment—that rewires your focus and builds resilience. Add pre-play over replay to plan better conversations and smarter decisions, and use a win-or-learn frame to turn setbacks into data. If you’re ready to flip a house and grow into the version of you who leads projects with clarity, this conversation gives you tools you can use today. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to tell us the self-talk swap you’re trying this week. And if you’re ready for hands-on support, learn more about the Flip Sisters coaching community at theflipsisters.com. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

👉 Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/221493664411151 Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. The deal looked simple on paper: a compact ranch, clear comps, and a solid off-market price. Then came the real education. Jessica walks us through the flip that became a gauntlet—permits, a surprise roof, a jackhammered slab, busted drains, a GC who vanished at key moments, and a mechanic’s lien arriving right before closing. She didn’t just survive; she learned how to be a kinder, stronger CEO who leads with facts, protects cash flow, and finishes anyway. We pull apart the money stack she used—hard money plus a private lender—and how draw schedules can strangle a project when milestones stall. You’ll hear the honest math behind scope creep, especially when a second bathroom doesn’t match what the comps reward. Jessica shares how she sourced materials from auctions and clearance aisles, staged the house to sparkle, and priced for velocity. Multiple offers landed within 24 hours, and even closing-day chaos got resolved through steady negotiation and documented lien waivers. The story doesn’t end at the sale. After the emotional hangover, Jessica engineered a live-in flip with family capital, aligning a fair equity split with a rising Lafayette market. That move restored stability and opened a better path. Then she earned her real estate license, blending investor instincts with client service to create faster, steadier income while staying in the arena. If you care about resilient investing, contractor management, and turning setbacks into systems, this conversation delivers practical, hard-won tactics you can use on your next flip—or your first. Want more real stories, clear frameworks, and a community that has your back? Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review to help other women find the show. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

👉 Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/221493664411151 Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. A pocket listing on Lookout Mountain, a seller who needed time, and a 5,700-square-foot question: can we really pull this off? We brought back Diana to unpack the full journey—how she and her husband stitched together hard money, private loans, and family funds to acquire, renovate, and sell a luxury flip that demanded both creativity and resilience. We start with the terms that opened the door: longer closings that honored the seller’s needs and gave them space to finish two ongoing projects. From there, the capital stack grew: a hard money loan for speed, private lenders for flexibility, and family support with clear boundaries and written agreements. Diana shares how raising capital snowballs when you communicate publicly, educate lenders about self-directed IRAs, and treat relationships like professional partnerships. Inside the renovation, the plan shifted from a tidy budget to a full-scale transformation. They removed a failing addition, finished a massive attic for functional living space, respected the home’s formal layout, and invested in an outdoor experience—fencing, native landscaping, and a tasteful privacy wall—that matched family buyers’ needs. Along the way, a designer relationship went sideways with inflated bids and thin deliverables. The fix: reclaim scope, put it in writing, and use an hourly stager for sharp, budget-aligned finish decisions. Selling brought its own lessons. An early $1.85M offer was declined in favor of a higher list, but time and carrying costs pressed hard. After addressing inspection hits—crawlspace humidity, cupped hardwoods—and swatting down a last-minute insurance objection with a fast quote, they closed at $1.75M cash and walked with roughly $200K. The honest reflection: they might have netted more by accepting that first offer, but the profit funded new ventures and sharpened their playbook. If you care about real numbers, real negotiation, and the unglamorous decisions that make or break a luxury flip, this conversation will meet you where you are. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s eyeing a big project, and leave a review with the one lesson you’ll use on your next deal. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

👉 Ready to flip your first house? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/221493664411151 Most of the women we work with start as complete beginners. What if the fastest path to your next profitable flip isn’t a bank at all—but an asset-based loan that closes in days, not weeks? We sit down with Susie from Rehab Wallet to demystify hard money lending for fix-and-flip investors and show why speed, structure, and clear math can beat sticker-rate anxiety. From no-credit underwriting to next-day draws, we walk through a funding model built by investors who understand real timelines, real budgets, and real-world hiccups. We start by separating myths from mechanics: how hard money compares to banks and private lenders, why higher annual rates can still be smarter on a six-month timeline, and how no prepayment penalties plus quick closings can translate to better offers and bigger spreads. Then we dig into the numbers that matter—ARV built on true comps, the 65/70% rules that anchor your max offer, and the down payment and LTV ranges that keep risk in check. Susie shares candid examples of deals saved by accurate comps—and deals stopped when “wishful ARVs” didn’t hold up. Execution is where profit lives. You’ll hear how to line up a general contractor before you write offers, build a scoped budget that won’t blow up mid-project, and use a photo-based draw app to pay crews the next business day so you don’t lose labor to other jobs. New investors learn how to present a fundable deal—team, comps, scope, and exit plan—and what it takes to “graduate” into better terms and multiple concurrent projects. We also cover practical negotiation leverage with 7–10 business day closings and why having a reliable hard money partner can win you deals when private money falls through. If you’re ready to move from curious to confident—running the math, writing tighter offers, and closing faster—this conversation gives you a clear playbook and a lender’s-eye view. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s ready to flip, and leave a review to tell us what deal analysis topic you want next. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

What if your most profitable rentals aren’t beachfront bungalows or urban lofts—but clean, furnished homes in “ordinary” cities serving people who come to town to work? We sit down with Stacy, a self-managed investor in Cedar Rapids, to unpack how midterm rentals can out-earn long-term and out-calm short-term, all while serving a steady stream of traveling professionals, construction crews, insurers, and families between homes. Stacy shares the exact moves that scaled her portfolio: buying multiple properties in a focused sprint, renovating like a flip to kill maintenance headaches, and setting simple, tenant-friendly standards—fast Wi‑Fi, utilities included, monthly light cleanings, and durable furnishings sourced from estate sales. We dig into pricing MTRs at 1.5x–2x long-term rents, when to put TVs in bedrooms, and why thoughtful touches preserve linens and reduce turn costs. She also explains the less-talked-about pitfalls, like the insurance gap for under‑31‑day stays, and how to protect yourself without doubling your premiums. The engine behind consistent bookings is smart lead generation. Stacy registers with relocation firms, responds in minutes to Furnished Finder requests, markets to realtors for bridge housing, and taps union halls and Facebook groups to reach crews before they arrive. One lease was signed in 15 minutes with ID verification and digital signatures, a glimpse into how speed and simple systems win. We close with creative scaling—ADUs, basement conversions, multi-unit setups on a single mortgage—and a mindset shift: treat it like a business, tell everyone what you do, and solve problems with heart. If you’re ready to build calmer cash flow without chasing nightly reviews, this conversation is your blueprint for midterm rentals that work in real markets, not just vacation hotspots. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s MTR-curious, and leave a review with your biggest question so we can tackle it next. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

What happens when a busy working mom of three decides to pursue her longtime passion for transforming homes? Ee's remarkable journey from complete beginner to successful house flipper proves that with determination, community support, and the right mindset, anyone can make their real estate dreams a reality. After joining the Flip Sisters community on what she jokingly called a potentially foolish April 1st, Ee faced months of rejected offers in her expensive Portland market. Rather than give up, she pivoted – expanding her search to Cincinnati, Ohio where she secured her first deal within just one month. Managing a flip remotely might sound intimidating, but Ee built a reliable team on the ground, creating a partnership based on trust and communication that allowed her to successfully navigate the entire process from thousands of miles away. Despite encountering unexpected challenges during the buyer's inspection, Ee maintained her composure and problem-solving approach. She purchased the property for $93,000, completed renovations just under her $57,000 budget, and sold it for $200,000 – walking away with a $20,000 profit on her very first flip. Even more fulfilling was knowing she'd provided a growing family with their perfect home, aligning perfectly with her deeper motivation for entering real estate. Ee's story resonates because it's honest about both the obstacles and triumphs of house flipping. She openly shares her moments of fear and self-doubt, revealing how self-talk, community support, and focusing on her "why" helped her develop the resilience needed to succeed. For anyone wondering if they have what it takes to flip houses while balancing other responsibilities, Ee's journey offers a resounding yes – you absolutely can. Ready to write your own success story? Schedule a call with us today at theflipsisters.com and discover how our guidance, coaching, and supportive community can help you take that first confident step toward financial freedom through real estate investing. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

Money shouldn't be what holds you back from flipping houses. That's the powerful message at the heart of this enlightening conversation between Blaire, a Flip Sisters coach, and Kanani, a successful private money lender within the community. When most people think of private lenders, they imagine wealthy investors with millions at their disposal. Kanani shatters this misconception, revealing how she transformed approximately $300,000 in retirement funds from previous employers into a self-directed IRA specifically for real estate investing. Without touching her family's day-to-day finances or disrupting her fulfilling career, she's funded six house flips across four different states, creating win-win scenarios for both herself and the flippers she partners with. The conversation takes us through Kanani's journey from retirement account consolidation to her first lending experience during the hectic holiday season. With refreshing honesty, she shares the initial uncertainties, documentation challenges, and relationship-building process that eventually led to multiple successful investments. Particularly illuminating is her explanation of cross-collateralization and how she secures her investments against physical property—a key advantage real estate offers over more speculative investments. What makes this episode especially valuable is the dual perspective it offers. For those hesitant about house flipping due to financial constraints, it showcases how private money lending makes deals possible. For those with retirement funds seeking better returns than traditional investments, it demonstrates how to put that "monopoly money" to work years before retirement age. The returns? Typically 10-14%, substantially outperforming standard retirement accounts. Perhaps most powerful is Kanani's candid reflection on investing in herself despite initial skepticism from her spouse. "I wanted to invest in ME," she explains, highlighting how her real estate education has benefited not just her financial future but created opportunities to teach her children about wealth-building while providing tangible benefits for extended family. Ready to explore how private money lending could transform your house flipping journey or investment strategy? This episode provides the roadmap and inspiration to take that crucial first step. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.

Ever caught yourself driving past a run-down house thinking, "Someone should fix that up"? That's exactly where Brianna Sisk's journey began before she turned that fleeting thought into a $38,471 profit on her very first house flip. From X-ray technician to midwife-in-training to full-time house flipper and stay-at-home mom, Brianna's story captivates because it's rooted in a challenge we all face: getting out of our own way. For months, she hesitated to announce her new venture, trapped by what others might think in her small Tennessee town. The transformation came when she finally took the leap—within just three days of going public on social media, she had her first potential property. What makes this episode particularly valuable is the detailed breakdown of real numbers and practical solutions. Brianna shares exactly how she purchased a 112-year-old house for $70,000, navigated a full gut renovation despite busted pipes and contractor hiccups, and ultimately sold the property for $225,000 after just seven days on market. Her creative financing approach combining hard money lending with a home equity line of credit offers a blueprint for listeners facing similar funding challenges. Beyond the impressive profit margins lies the more profound message about trusting yourself and finding community. As Brianna emotionally reflects, "I could not have done this without you ladies... any doubts or issues I had, it was so easy to reach out and I had a whole team just right there giving me answers, giving me encouragement." Ready to stop being your own stumbling block? This conversation between Coach Sis and Brianna delivers both the tactical tools and the emotional permission slip you need to take that first step. Whether you're considering your first flip or your fiftieth, their candid discussion about scheduling subcontractors, managing timelines, and overcoming imposter syndrome will leave you inspired to turn those "someone should" thoughts into "I will" actions. 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 Fears.   2. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing? Are you FINALLY ready to do what it takes to flip your first house and want incredible step-by-step training and support to get you there faster? Click here to see if we may be a fit to work together. 3. Follow That Flip! Follow this 8-part video series as we flip a house! 4. Our goal is to inspire 1,000 new women each month and we've been achieving it with help from loyal listeners like you! If you are getting value out of this podcast will you kindly leave us a rating and review and help us spread our message? 5. Are you a real estate agent tired of chasing the same potential clients as everyone else? Sick of the roller coaster commission? Get the REI Agent Pro Certification! Click here for info and to join the waitlist. The Flipsisters Leaving people and places better than we find them.