He Made $1.5M Flipping Houses— Here's What Most People Get Wrong

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Banks keep saying no because your tax returns don’t show real cash flow? In this episode we show how LA investors actually find fix and flip deals and pair them with practical Non-QM financing (bank statement, DSCR, hard money) so the numbers work and margins are protected.

🔥 What you’ll learn:
• Where profitable LA flips are sourced (MLS vs off market, wholesaler networks)
• Red flags that scream “bad flip” and how to avoid them
• Walkthrough checklist: roof, panel, plumbing, windows, inspections
• Budget rules, permits, holding costs, and why beginners should avoid adding square footage
• How Ryan and Brad run comps, structure contractor partnerships, and set profit targets

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⏱ Timestamps
0:00 Why flips make sense in LA now
0:48 Meet Brad Hanson
3:32 What to buy: worst-condition homes
4:50 Red flags and spotting bad flips
6:52 Replace vs keep: roof, panel, plumbing, windows
7:49 MLS vs off market deals
9:53 Working with wholesalers the right way
11:58 Running comps and protecting margins
15:06 Pre-walk checklist with your contractor
19:05 Novice mistakes: adding square footage
21:53 Permits, holding costs, financing realities
35:34 Profit targets and next steps

(Titles):
How to Find Profitable Fix and Flip Deals in Los Angeles
The LA Fix & Flip Playbook: Where Deals Actually Come From
MLS vs Off Market in LA: Finding Flips That Pencil
Profit Is Made on the Buy Side: LA Edition

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