CalculateRealEstateROI

Flipping · Guide

Finding Flip Opportunities

MLS, off-market, auctions, wholesalers — pipelines that produce flip-eligible inventory.

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

Key takeaways

  • Off-market direct mail = best margin.
  • MLS distressed flags work.
  • Wholesalers cost margin but save time.
  • Auctions cash-only.
  • Build agent network for early intel.

Core concepts

Channels

MLS, mail, wholesalers, auction, referral.

Filters

DOM > 30, estate, distressed, vacant.

Speed advantage

Cash + 7-day close.

Step-by-step framework

  1. 1MLS alerts.
  2. 2Quarterly mail campaign.
  3. 3Wholesaler list of 5.
  4. 4Auction calendar.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • MLS-only pipeline.
  • Paying retail to wholesalers.

Frequently asked questions

Mail cost?

$0.60–1.00/piece.

Wholesaler markup?

$5–15k.

Auction risk?

High — no inspection.

Best season?

Q1.

Action checklist

  • MLS alerts.
  • Mail campaign.
  • Wholesalers.
  • Agent network.

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