Buy smart.
Renovate lean.
Sell for profit.
The field manual experienced investors wish they'd had on their first deal. Repeatable systems, vetted contractor checklists, and the exact spreadsheets we use on every flip.
The framework
Three phases. Zero guesswork.
Acquisition
Source off-market deals, run the 70% rule in seconds, and lock contracts that protect your downside.
Renovation
Scope work like a GC, manage budgets to the dollar, and avoid the 7 mistakes that kill margin.
Disposition
Stage and price for the buyer pool, negotiate from strength, and close on your timeline.
Top markets
Where the numbers work.
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions / LendingOne 2025–2026
Built from real data
Every number, verified.
Every number in this guide comes from verified sources — ATTOM, JBREC, Cost vs. Value reports, and years of personal experience using Groundfloor to fund deals.
Works in any market.
Hot or cooling, urban or suburban — the framework adapts. Bonus market analysis worksheets included.
Get the PlaybookWhat you get
Everything you need.
- Deal analyzer spreadsheet (Excel + Google Sheets)
- 30-item contractor vetting checklist
- Sample purchase agreements & contractor contracts
- Renovation scope-of-work templates by room
- Pricing & staging playbook for resale
- Lifetime updates and new editions
