CalculateRealEstateROI

House Flipping

Short Sale

Sale where lender accepts less than the outstanding mortgage balance.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Plain-English explanation

Slow (90-180 days) but margins exist. Lender approval required.

Examples

  • $220k owed, lender accepts $180k sale to avoid foreclosure.

Common mistakes

  • Underwriting on listing price before lender approval.