Category Archives: Rehab

Transformation 2012: Day 2

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Fran Hart

For reference, I’ve included a “before” image. My 10-day transformation is independent of the work that Mr. H has already completed. Prior to my jumping in to strip wallpaper, he’s already removed tile, modified cabinets, etc. Yesterday I spent the … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 1

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Fran Hart

We’re flipping another property, code name: Lodestone. Today was Day 1 of a 10-day transformation, for the property and for myself. I focused on wallpaper at the house. In the dining area, there was a lovely silver/white textured paper: After … Continue reading →

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Another day, another house to flip: Lodestone

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Fran Hart

On Friday, Mr. H and I closed on another foreclosed/HUD home. We paid ~$85k, we expect to spend ~$20k during the 2 months of rehab. A conservative selling price is $140k. Minus closing costs, we anticipate a profit of over … Continue reading →

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We’re either doing something very right or very wrong

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Fran Hart

It’s nearly impossible to keep up with our housing shenanigans. We bought a house in ’10 that we have managed as a rental. We bought another house at the end of August ’11 that we intended to flip. It was … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Plot Twists

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Fran Hart

I hope that the twists and turns of the last month in our real estate saga are not indicative of what we should expect for the future. The flip house that we couldn’t keep on (or off) the market? The … Continue reading →

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Back on the market

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Fran Hart

We’ve lost another round with our flip house. The 2nd buyer has backed out based on the inspection. Mr. H is back on site making some additional repairs. I did not expect there to be this much drama in the … Continue reading →

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Under contract, again

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Fran Hart

Our Flip House is back under contract, full asking price with a “must fix the foundation” clause. We’ve got the foundation repair lined up for the day after the 10-day “we can renege” period ends. Our tenants vacated our rental … Continue reading →

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Contract pending

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Fran Hart

If you’re going to flip a house, the critical final step is the landing. No amount of aerial grace will overcome faltering missteps at the end. We bought the house on August 29. We spent 5 weeks and ~$5,500 working on … Continue reading →

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House for Sale: 1907 Laurel Path

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Fran Hart

A major milestone: Our “flip house” is finally on the market. Here are the Agent’s photos and his remarks on the listing: “Home has been completely updated with new interior and exterior paint, ceramic tile, 6-panel interior doors, and much … Continue reading →

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Almost there

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Fran Hart

Before: After: No, it’s not “done” done, but it’s darn close. Unfortunately, life demands will keep us away for a few days, but our agent put the sign up in the yard and told us if he gets any calls … Continue reading →

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