Key takeaways
- Comp depth = quick appraisal.
- Buyer demand = fast sale.
- Rehab cost = predictable budget.
- Avoid declining markets.
- Sweet spot: B+ neighborhoods, median price market.
Core concepts
Comp depth
10+ sales last 90 days within 1 mile.
Demand
DOM < 30 for finished homes.
Rehab cost
Stable labor + materials.
Step-by-step framework
- 1Best Appreciation Markets ranking.
- 2Cross-check DOM in submarket.
- 3Confirm rehab costs.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Flipping in declining markets.
- Pricing without comp depth.
Frequently asked questions
Best states?
TX, FL, GA, NC, AZ.
Avoid?
Rural + declining.
Submarket?
B+ middle-class neighborhoods.
DOM target?
< 30 for finished comps.
Action checklist
- ☐Ranking reviewed.
- ☐DOM verified.
- ☐Rehab cost confirmed.
- ☐Submarket selected.
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