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House Flipping

Should I flip or hold as rental?

Flip if quick-cash priority; hold if long-term wealth. Often the same property pencils for both.

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Direct answer

Flip if quick-cash priority; hold if long-term wealth. Often the same property pencils for both.

Expanded explanation

Flipping is active income (ordinary tax rate + self-employment). Holding accrues depreciation, appreciation, principal paydown. BRRRR is the hybrid: rehab like a flip, refinance and hold like a rental.

Examples

  • Same property: flip $40k profit or hold for $250/mo CF + appreciation.

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