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Flip Fast: Why Short Flips Might Be Your Sweet Spot
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📝 What is a Short Flip?
A short flip is a real estate strategy where the investor buys a property and sells it again quickly—often without doing any major renovations. Unlike traditional flips that involve tearing out kitchens or gutting bathrooms, short flips focus on speed and timing rather than transformation.
The goal? Capture profit from a motivated seller and a ready buyer, usually by spotting properties priced under market value and reselling them in the same condition—or with only minor cosmetic updates like cleaning, staging, or mowing the lawn.
🔍 When Does a Short Flip Make Sense?
🔥 Hot Markets where homes are flying off the shelves
🧹 Prehabs that need only a little cleanup to shine
🕐 Time-sensitive sellers who need fast cash
💼 Transactional funding or assignment strategies that require little to no capital
Short flips are fast, low-risk, and perfect for newer investors—or seasoned pros looking for a quick win. They're not about massive equity—they’re about momentum. Remember - Your goal is to move the money, not make TV shows.