Episodes

Despite ALL of the challenges, Cherish recently completed her first flip and made $16,000! Here is a sample of what came up in her first flip: FHA's 90 Day Flip RuleA real estate agent who doesn't know anything about it, sadlyContractor who bailed 2 weeks in2 Surprise liens on the house that came up right before closing on the sale....AND she still wants to do another one and is looking for flip #2! Do you trust that you'll be able to handle what comes your way? THIS is what it's all about...

You've spent marketing dollars and haven't seen a great return. Or you haven't even started marketing yet because you don't want to "waste" money. Or you're struggling with perfectionism and you want to know it's going work, and you want the "right" words and the "right" font size and the "right" postcard color and... These 6 steps I share with you are the keys to marketing that works. The only way marketing doesn't get the results you want is if these things are ignored. This is how y...

We get many beginners who join our program and I LOVE working with them! We do some important work together as we help them build their self-trust. Beginners tend to go dark when they think about all the bad things that could possibly happen. Our imaginations can really go wild here! What if, what if, what if? Here's a secret: things will absolutely go wrong. Problems will absolutely arise. Hurdles will absolutely appear. Know these things will come up. And prepare yourself to solve the probl...

Join us for an interview with one of my students-turned-community-coach in my private coaching program regarding her first flip! What's up for discussion? Ohhhh, just how she purchased her first flip project recently without involving a bank or hard money lender, and just by using creative buying strategies we teach inside our program! That means: No lender, bank statements, credit check How she found and structured the deal Issues that came up and how she solved them How s...

There are 6 areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient business. In this episode, we're diving into the Selling! Everyone's favorite part because all of our hard word gets paid off - hopefully. Here are 3 ways to ensure you don't leave money on the table and have the least amount of stress possible when sharing your finished product with the market. If you aren't taking advantage of these 3 profit maximizers, the great news is that it's all FIXABLE...

...instead of over budget and over time. There are 6 areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient business. In this episode, we're diving into the Rehabbing area of your business and the 3 ways to keep this part efficient and effective. The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just have to know where to focus your fixing efforts first. GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to grab the digital download of my new book for...

Do you keep missing out on deals? Then you’ve got converting problems and here’s how you fix them... The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just have to know where to focus your fixing efforts first. GOODIES 1. 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 to...

There are 6 Key Areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient and profitable business. In this episode, we're diving into the 3rd Area which is Attracting. We'll discuss the 3 reasons why you're likely banging your head against the wall because you're not attracting the right deals. The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just have to know where to focus your fixing efforts first. GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to...

There are 6 areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient business. In this episode, we're diving into the Targeting of your business and 3 signs that can tell you if you're off track. The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just have to know where to focus your fixing efforts first. 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 differen...

There are 6 areas in your house flipping business that need to be optimized for the most efficient business. In this episode, we're diving into the Foundation of your business and 3 signs that can tell you if you're on solid footing or if there are some cracks to fill. The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just have to know where to focus your fixing efforts first. GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping houses is here! Click here to grab the digital download of my new book for just $4.9...

The 6 Spots Your House Flipping Business Might Be Broken Struggling to make this business work? Not getting deals? Not making progress? Projects taking too long? Not making a big enough impact? Not making enough profit? Business plateaued? Then your business is broken in one or more of these 6 possible spots. The great news is that it's all FIXABLE! Just gotta know what's broken first... GOODIES 1. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be doing?...

I keep getting asked something like this: Debbie, how are you shifting your investing strategy in response to the market?? So, let's talk about it. 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? Ar...

I'm fired up today! Here are two very common conversations in my day that drive me bananas: 1. Them: MLS and wholesale deals sell too fast, Debbie! My market is saturated with investors, Debbie! Me: Tell me about it, sis; I'm in friggin' Austin, TX, for crying out loud. => Do you see that the problem isn't that there aren't deals, it's that you're not making buying decisions fast enough? And you may be taking too long so that you don't actually have to do the thing and you can just keep ...

I've been actively investing in real estate since 2005 and have had countless experiences with contractors. Some of the most common things I hear from people when it comes to getting started flipping houses is around contractors: how will they find a good one, how will they make sure they don't get screwed, etc. In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 things I do with contractors to prevent those "bad contractor" experiences. I think you'll be surprised... GOODIES 1. Sick of sitting on the ...

In this episode I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions around hard money. Questions like: How to protect yourself and not get scammedWhat are typical points and interest rates to expectWhat happens if you default on the loanAre there payments along the way...and more, If you haven't seen the Facebook live I did that broke down how hard money works, go watch that after you listen to this. (You can watch it by clicking here.) GOODIES 1. Sick of sitting on the si...

Once you get a property under contract there are several ways you can go with it, depending on that specific property and the market. You can wholesale it, which means you never actually take ownership of it. You're basically assigning that contract to another investor who will do whatever she wants with it. Now, if you're doing a double closing, then you are sitting on title for split second between each closing. That's not for the conversation, though. (Check out that episode here https://www...

I'm sharing the 4 steps you need to take to set clear boundaries with contractors so you don't get taken advantage of and you can protect your business. Go follow them! GOODIES 1. 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. 2. Follow That Flip! F...

At some point in your life, have you been caught up in the hoopla of "finding your purpose?" I know I spent all of my 20s in that search mode, and it sucked. The notion that we should be searching for this ever-illusive and non-existent singular purpose is toxic. There. is. no. such. thing. And we're shaming ourselves because we haven't found "it." And we're shaming ourselves because we changed our minds about what "it" is. And we're shaming ourselves trying to live up to this unrealisti...

If there is something outdated in this house flipping industry it is the way gurus preach to determine your offer price. The 70% Rule is outdated and irrelevant in MOST markets. I have good news, though! I'm sharing my Profitable Flip Formula™ with you in this episode. With this formula, your desired profit drives the offer. With the 70% Rule, your profit is an afterthought. Profit drives your business, shouldn't it drive your offer? Thought so! GOODIES 1. THE book on women flipping house...

One of the biggest keys to being successful is maintaining MOTIVATION. But, dang, it can really be hard when: things don't happen as fast as you want them tothings don't go as you plannedthings happen faster than you wantedthings go even better than you anticipated (Yep! This IS actually a thing that can rattle a lot of people!)You must know this one thing about you. This ONE thing that will help you keep showing up even when. I share with you my one thing, and even shed some tears over...

I love this story of how Amy Radmanovich started flipping houses in 2007 with none of her own money. Why do I love it so much? Because I encounter countless women who say they can't do this because they don't have any or much money. I got started using Other People's Money and continue to do so to this day. And it's how all the biggest flippers do it. Many house flippers got started with none of their own money! The only difference is we went and found the money. The only thing standing in ...

If you aren't a great - or even good - leader, I am certain you are leaving impact and money on the table each flip you do. This is your business for which YOU are the CEO (or President or Chief Awesome Officer or whatever tickles your fancy). We can be better, and by being better, we will ultimately DO BETTER. GOODIES 1. 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 ...

Ever needed or wanted or been forced to rebuild your life? I'm currently on Debbie DeBerry 2.0 so I understand the rebuild all too well. Less than a year ago, Rachel was newly divorced and didn't know how she was going to provide for herself and her kids. For many years, she had a burning desire to flip houses. But she kept hearing she couldn't possible manage a flip and she wasn't smart enough to run a house flipping business. So, she did as society trains women to do...

Today's guest bought her first flip at an Auction.com event. She was in and out within about 11 weeks and made a $10,000 profit. She shares so much goodness with us, such as: Things she wishes she had done differentlyWhy she thinks she left money on the tableWhat happened when she decided to sell FSBO versus listing it on the MLSThe big mindset shifts she had to makeand more! Tune in! GOODIES 1. Sick of sitting on the sideline watching other people do the thing you want to be do...