Flip Houses Like a Girl

A Mother of Three Turns Her Passion for Homes into a Successful Flip Business

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 FlipsistersLeaving people and places better than we find them.

From Fear to Flipping: Lois's Journey Through House Renovation Challenges

What happens when your contractor disappears to Brazil with your deposit money? How do you recover when your "simple" $10,000 renovation balloons to $30,000? Lois takes us behind the glossy before-and-after photos to reveal the messy, beautiful truth about house flipping.With a background in mortgage financing, Lois understood the numbers side of real estate but hesitated to jump into investing because "it was just too scary." That changed when she joined our community and took action—purchasing her first flip within 90 days. What followed was a journey filled with unexpected challenges, powerful lessons, and remarkable personal growth.Her candid account of breaking even on her first flip and losing money on her second provides invaluable insights for both novice and experienced investors. From foundation issues that turned out to be simple drainage problems to the emotional high of transforming neglected properties into beautiful homes, Lois shares the unfiltered reality of house flipping. She explains how she discovered she's not risk-averse but "calculated risk friendly," and how this mindset shift transformed her approach to both real estate and life.Beyond the financial details, Lois reveals the profound personal satisfaction she finds in the transformation process—putting herself in the buyer's shoes, making thoughtful design choices, and giving houses a chance at a new story. Her journey parallels her other surprising life adventures, including joining a college marching band in her fifties and becoming an ultra-runner in her forties after never considering herself athletic.Whether you're contemplating your first investment or recovering from a challenging flip, Lois's story reminds us that success isn't measured solely by profit margins but by courage, resilience, and the willingness to keep showing up. As she wisely notes, "It's amazing what happens if you just take little steps forward. You'd be shocked at what might happen if you do that."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 FlipsistersLeaving people and places better than we find them.

From Sidelines to Success: Kanani shares her experiences becoming a Private Money Lender

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 FlipsistersLeaving people and places better than we find them.

From Hesitation to House Flip - Briana's $38,000 First Flip Journey

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 FlipsistersLeaving people and places better than we find them.

Diana's Journey: 150k in Profit Her First Year Flipping Houses

In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Diana, a Chattanooga mom who's flipping the script on her family's financial future. In just her first 12 months, she accomplished these 3 HUGE things:Pocketed $150,000 in profit on 2 flipsRetired her firefighter husband early Tripled her family's incomeShe will discuss the above and also share with us:The pivotal role that coaching and education played in steering clear of the industry's many pitfalls.All the How she found themHow she funded themThe issues, challenges and surprises and how she handled themAnd much more!Her journey is packed with wisdom on adding value to properties, juggling project timelines with family life, and the financial savvy needed to thrive in this industry. For those teetering on the edge of starting their own house-flipping venture, let Diana's story be the catalyst you need to make an impact in homes and communities, one property at a time. See how with the right guidance and approach, anyone is capable of crafting a lucrative and fulfilling house flipping business.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 FlipsistersLeaving people and places better than we find them.