If you have been following our blog for any amount of time you know that we do a Flipping House Series every Monday. Over the past few years our team has had some pretty dramatic transformations on our flips. We thought it would be fun to look at some of our favorite flips that really turned out nice and our team was able to reap the rewards on the resell.

First up are our most dramatic differences when it comes to remodeling a kitchen. The kitchen is a huge selling point in almost every home. If home is where the heart is, the kitchen is where the stomach is! Let’s start with these five jaw dropping remodels.

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To read about each one of these flipped houses and the problems our team over came in each one be sure to search for key word ” Flipping House Series” on our website.

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The hardware in a bathroom or kitchen sink can really set off the room. Different designs, styles and features allow you to dress up and draw attention to the space. Always try to update the fixtures especially the faucets. Make sure if you switch out the sink faucet you also match it to the shower or tub faucets as well.

Not all faucet types work with every sink, so it’s important to make sure the faucet you choose will fit your sink or basin especially when you are remodeling a potential flip. Also be sure to know what your faucet drillings are before you make that trip to Lowe’s on your lunch break.  Here’s a look at each.

Faucet Drillings

Widespread Faucets- They have a spout with separate hot and cold water handles. Widespread faucets are available from 6-in to 16-in drillings for 3-hole predrilled installation basins.

Center-set Faucets (mini-widespread)-They’re made for 4-in predrilled with 3-hole installation basins. They combine a spout and valves on a single base unit. Center-set faucets may have a single-handle mixing lever or two handles mounted onto a 6-in plate.

Single Hole Faucets: They may have a single handle mixing lever, two handles or may be touchless or touch-activated. Some single hole faucets have an optional cover plate for predrilled 4-in-drill installations.

Wall-mounted Faucets: They’re available for above-the-counter and freestanding basins that require a long spout for extended reach. They won’t work with basins that have predrilled holes. Wall-mounted faucets require a separate wall-mounted valve and drain for installation. Make sure the spout is long enough for basin clearance and that the sink is deep enough to prevent water splashing on your floor or countertops.

 Faucet Colors and Finishes

• Black
• Brass (antique or polished)
• Bronze
• Chrome (matte, brushed or polished)
• Copper
• Gold
• Iron
• Nickel (brushed and pearl)
• Stainless Steel

Faucet Control Options

Some Different Faucet Styles

Like color and finish choices there are a variety of options for the simple act of turning a faucet on or off.

Lever Handles: Their design makes them easy to grip and turn. Lever handles are available in many decorative styles.

Joystick: A control similar to a lever, with a different look and a different range of motion.

Cross Handles: Models offer different finishes to coordinate with the room’s décor.

Knobs: These function like cross handles, but offer a different style.

Push-buttons: Turn the water on with a push instead of turning a handle or knob.

Touchless: Motion-activated faucets don’t require handles or knobs at all. Simply place your hands under the spout to activate.

Touch-activated: Like touchless models, these faucets don’t require you to manipulate handles or knobs. Activate them or turn them off with a simple tap. A handle controls the water temperature and acts as a manual control. Great for kitchens when your hands might be messy or full.

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The Cash Flow House is a great flipping opportunity. We acquired this property because it was in nice convenient area and needed little work so it would be an easy quick flip. Quick flips usually mean quick turn around and quick return on your investment. So with our investor mind set in mind, we gave it the name of “cash flow” in the hopes we were not wrong about this investment.

At 1330 square feet, The Cash Flow House had four bedrooms yet only one bath. This would not be a great selling point so we will choose to focus buyer’s attention to the more positive attributes of the house.

It already had replacement windows and nice Pergo flooring in the living room and hall. The kitchen and bathrooms will need some work though.

Our Plan 

We plan on spending no more than 10K to get this house up to selling mode. We will definitely need to repaint the bedrooms as the are not neutral at all. Carpet will be put in the bedrooms as well.

As for the kitchen we will install new cabinets and countertops.

The back door also needs replaced.

From these pictures you can see the garage needs repair and also repainting.

The Cash Flow House is  in a great rent area so even if after we remodel it, we can always rent it out to get some cash flowing.

Be sure to check back to see how The Cash Flow House turns out.

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