Exciting Announcement: We Finally Found Our Next Fixer Upper!
It’s finally happening, friends! After three long years of hunting, hoping, and endless near-misses, we’ve landed our next fixer upper! And let me tell you—it feels so good to be back in the flipping game. This announcement has been a long time coming, and I know so many of you have been asking, “When’s the next project?” Well, the wait is over, and we’re thrilled to take you along on this journey with us.
The Hunt for Our Next Fixer Upper
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we don’t take our flip house purchases lightly. We’ve looked at property after property over the past three years, but none of them felt quite right. There were a few that almost made the cut, but for one reason or another, they just didn’t work out. Between rising prices, horrible condition houses, and some projects that felt too overwhelming even for us, the right opportunity hadn’t come along… until now.
The Unexpected Meeting
Here’s where the story gets a bit unbelievable. We were attending a funeral for a dear neighbor—a bittersweet day, filled with memories and the celebration of a life well-lived. As we were leaving, I ran into someone I hadn’t seen in a while, a lady we’d bought two of our previous fixer-uppers from. It felt like such a twist of fate to see her there, of all places. After we exchanged some memories, I casually mentioned that we were still looking for our next fixer-upper, and without missing a beat, she told me, “I have a property I’m looking to sell.” What are the odds?
The conversation sparked an opportunity, and I couldn’t wait to learn more. I asked her to send me the details, and soon enough, we found ourselves standing in front of a house that had “potential” written all over it.
The Negotiation Dance for Our Next Fixer Upper
We went to see the house not once, but twice, and I could tell there was something special about this place. For starters, you can see Matt’s and my first home from the backyard, so we know this neighborhood inside and out. Plus, many of the major projects have already been tackled, making this an even more exciting opportunity for us!
But as always, it wasn’t going to be easy. She was set on a price that we were nowhere near wanting to pay after looking at comps and what the house still needed. We are planning on keeping this one and renting it. We have even thought about AirBnB. Negotiating took a few weeks—long days of back-and-forth discussions, but eventually, we found common ground. She finally accepted our offer.
A Bittersweet Beginning
This flip is extra special for a lot of reasons, but it’s also going to be a tough one emotionally. This will be our first project without my dad helping us out. Due to his declining health, he won’t be able to lend his expertise and steady hands this time around. He’s been such a huge part of our flipping journey, and it feels strange to start a new project without him by our side. We’re determined to make him proud with this flip, knowing he’s cheering us on in spirit.
Join Us for Weekly Updates on Our Next Fixer Upper!
Of course, we’ll be documenting every step of our next fixer-upper journey, and we want you to be there for all of it! From the initial “before” videos to the exciting final reveal, we’ll share it all. I’ll be posting weekly updates on our YouTube channel, so if you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe and follow along. You can our initial walk-through of the entire house HERE.
We’ll dive into every room, every makeover, and all the surprises of flipping a house. Be sure to follow along on Instagram, as I share a lot of behind-the-scenes footage there.
I shared more of the entire story on the podcast HERE.
A Thank You to Our Supporters
To those of you who have been with us since our first flip, we can’t thank you enough for your encouragement and patience. Knowing you’ve been cheering us on, and waiting for the next big project, means so much to us. And to our new followers, welcome! We’re so excited to have you along for the journey. This is going to be a roller coaster of a project, and we’re thrilled to share it with every one of you.
Here’s to new beginnings, unexpected meetings, and a fixer upper we won’t soon forget!