Full Time Flipping - It's Easier Than You Think

In this video we flip a dining set and explain how you can become a full time flipper. It's easier than you think! We also discuss the many benefits to becoming self-employed.
Full time flipping is easier than you think! It is all about finding under valued items and being able to flip a large volume of those items. We chose furniture flipping as our example in this video.
We made a $260 profit on this dining set. It only took us about 3 hours of work from purchase to sale. If you could flip 4 pieces of furniture per week at a $250 profit, that would equal over $50,000 per year...enough to replace a full time salary! Even being conservative, this would take you less than 25 hours. We have also flipped a camper before for a $950 profit in less than 48hours: • CAMPER FLIPPING USING ...
The point we are trying to make is that flipping furniture or any other item is a means to being able to quit your job and work for yourself. If you hate your job and want to spend more time with your family, there are a lot of ways to earn money! Quitting your job and working for yourself will also give you a lot more free-time to spend with your family or build other revenue streams. Having multiple streams of income is key if you are looking to become self employed. That way if one of those streams fall apart, you have others to support your family. We have been self-employed for 8 years and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks for watching! If you want to watch more on furniture flipping, here's the link to our full playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL-DxGggo9JMKGt6l3Z_jn-8yuMk2Al7bU What We Use To Rip Off Grandma Skirts: amzn.to/3kFbCa0

[@MaisonJiJi]

hi can you share what air compressor you use? to reupholster the chair

[@makiahculver8937]

I am a stay at home mom at the moment with a 3 month old and I have really been dreading going back to a 9-5 job, I love furniture flipping and I have been thinking about buying, flipping, and selling furniture for awhile now and this video really gives me hope that I can do this for a source of income for my family. Thank you for your great videos and being honest good people! I’m glad I came across this video I think it was definitely fate!! With a few of the right tools and some extra cash I think I can start doing this same thing very soon!! :)

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks so much for watching! You can absolutely do it! We think flipping is an amazing opportunity for moms with little ones. I mean…if you earn $40k at at salary job but have to pay $20k for daycare, flipping is a great option to be able to stay home! Kids do slow down the process, though 😊😊

[@abiyah_1]

I would of changed the paper at the bottom of the chair or covered them with the same cloth because the stains looked yucky

[@shaishannahbennett8055]

I was thinking the same, for $300 they could have covered the stains, I'd be a bit upset if I paid that amount then looked under the chairs to see that! They look great though and great they sold for that amount :-)

[@paulinelarson465]

They have inexpensive black fabric, think it is called 'scrim', that is used to finish bottoms of upholstered furniture. Just staple on over edge of cover fabric.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks for this tip! Will use in the future! 👍

[@paulinelarson465]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH Just replicate the finish technique that factory used on bottoms of the arm chairs. It's easy.

[@amandabartell1502]

I thought the same 😲🙈. Great profit though x

[@arrem1807]

Such a wonderful encouragement in a calm, cool, collected manner. No hype, simply genuine and transparent. Much thanks and many blessings to you with all of your endeavors. ❤️

[@breblizz4321]

You have such a good sense of color combos, you pick colors I would never even think to choose and it turns out amazing

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Ahh thank you so much!! 😀

[@anjalimichelleart]

I do a bit of furniture flipping myself, so when I saw this I thought “OMG SUBSCRIBE!” Looking forward to awesome content!

[@carriec910]

I would have stained the bottom the seat as well for a more professional look, but really cute chairs

[@brendenteeter]

I was thinking the same thing it look kinda ratchet on the bottom

[@Brickswithjon]

These chairs are just amazing. Love the fabric you chose.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks Kayla! It was a fun project! 😁😁

[@Kiki-7]

Fantastic colour choice. You've given me a lot of confidence to think I could move away from my conventional employment because its not been good for my health. I have an unusual array of skills I never really make use of that im missing out on the opportunity to make income from. As always another fantastic vid, stay safe and healthy 🧡

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks Kiki! Give it a try! You have a unique skill set that I’m sure you can capitalize on! See how it goes, you could at least reduce your hours.

[@Kiki-7]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH you give me hope😁

[@isaacalmaraz7307]

I have applied some of your tips and they have worked for me, I’m a 20 year old self employed and I flip furniture for a living, and you have have inspired me so much to keep growing. Great content best wishes to you guys

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

That’s awesome Isaac! Thanks for the encouragement! What are your favorite places to find furniture to flip?

[@isaacalmaraz7307]

JAMIE AND SARAH I have done a little bit of everything offer up, Facebook market, Nextdoor, thrift stores and estate sales but Facebook market is my favorite

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Isaac Almaraz FB marketplace is a lot easier than driving around trying to find stuff! It’s quickly becoming our favorite place to buy

[@Andrea29987]

I love your videos. I found one today and watched more now I am hooked. Your style is so great, your attitude even better and you are so natural on camera! I’m from the uk but have stayed in Grand Rapids MI. Small world! Keep them coming, inspirational videos 😀

[@meredithrae7938]

I would’ve hidden that gross staining on the bottom of the chairs

[@lindaraterink6451]

As someone who has family that is a professional upholsterer the whole project made me crinch. Then again, it worked for them so all is good.

[@franceswalker2627]

That's what I was thinking. Brilliant idea though.

[@PaesanoPride]

Thank you guys. I like the down to earth atmosphere and great tips

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks for watching! 😁😁

[@janicetube]

I do the same thing that you guys do, creating streams of income, and this has been an awesome video regarding that. Thank you for sharing!!! btw i wud have kept that cool table lolol

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Awesome! Thank you! Keep up the great work! 💪🏻💯

[@lisbel6796]

I don’t like many people but you two are adorable and my new idles! Love your advice

[@johncolquhoun6416]

You need an eye for this and its handy if you have a garage/workshop and have the room to store stuff. A van or truck to pick stuff up. Your making it sound way to simple.

[@katiemason9727]

I think they just don’t make excuses and find a way to do it. That’s what successful people do - they just simply ‘find a way’ to make it work.

[@johncolquhoun6416]

@@katiemason9727 just saying you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear. You need a good eye to spot stuff. Nothing to do with how successful you are.

[@baidykle1]

This is the best channel ever that youtube suggested to me on one of those lazy-video-watching days. :D

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Aww thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@janessalockwood810]

I found your channel 2 days ago. You inspired me so much! I have already bought 7 pieces of furniture to flip! Today I got a velvet chair with a skirt and ripped that baby off!! Now I want to keep it lol! My husband and I have flipped 6 house and we have rentals. I have always wanted to flip a camper too. Love your videos!!!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Haha wow that’s awesome! So happy to hear you are giving it a try! Sounds like we would be good friends! 😁

[@dorcuslee4188]

You guys have super great ideas for furniture.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thank you! 😊

[@JulietaMarie]

Recent Subscriber here ☺️... absolutely love your page and content. You both seem so down to earth and have answers to all my questions throughout your videos.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you find our videos helpful!

[@addystirtz]

ONE of those chairs could’ve gone for $300!!!! Wish I lived near you guys to buy my flipped furniture!! So much more affordable than Toronto

[@timmerynicole]

Thanks for the videos! I just did my first furniture flip, dining chairs, bought for $13 at a a thrift store and sold for $30, literally just cleaned and took pictures. Probably could have got more, but I was nervous about pricing too high. My hubby and I are working toward buying our first rental next year. Loving your channel and all the info you guys share.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

That is awesome! Keep up the great work! Thanks for watching 😊

[@DavyYap]

I flipped 3 items so far. My long term substitute teacher assignment ends on January 28, so I'll have more time to flip!!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Keep up the awesome work! 💪🏼💯

[@reesejohnson5225]

This is so great. I am a college student and I have started to flip furniture with my partner, it is such a fulfilling thing to do. Thanks for the video! Will continue watching.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Awesome! That makes us so happy to hear! 😀 What's your favorite type of furniture to flip?

[@reesejohnson5225]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH I'm obsessed with mid-century modern chairs.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Us too! 😜

[@america9704]

They're so old - are you sure they're sanitary? Shouldn't you have replaced the foam?

[@ashton8878]

He did mentioned they really don’t want to put in any effort.

[@stvnixrcks]

I just went to one of my favorite thrift stores tonight and I found a round rattan wine bottle rack. I thought of you guys immediately because I can picture you selling it. I bought it for $6 and hope I can sell it for at least $20!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Awesome! Nice find! 😁

[@JuzKarennChannel]

One of the reason why these sold very fast, is the photo on your listing looks super cozy and nice! Great deco around

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yes! Thank you!

[@haggiem]

Thank you for your clever video. I always pull the new fabric tightly and to make the folds smooth and only crease the corners uniformly for all seats. Cheers...

[@Ouijacom]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing all your tips with us, sounds like you two are living the self employed dream. That's my goal as well! Keep at it

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks you too! You can do it! 😁😁

[@alittlemorelikehome]

What you said about multiple income streams was so true. We pretty much lost our Airbnb business due to the pandemic, so videos like these are really helpful. 😊

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Oh wow! How is it recovering now? We are considering turning our Airstream project into an Airbnb

[@alittlemorelikehome]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH we haven't tried again - sold our house that where we used to rent out our basement apartment and lost our co-hosting clients. Main problem was Airbnb gave full refunds to guests even if hosts had a strict cancellation policy in place and they kept extending it. So hosts really lost a lot of money. But I think in a scenario with an airstream - you are less likely to face problems due to unexpected disruptions like Covid-19, than someone who wants to cover a mortgage with bookings.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

@@alittlemorelikehome Oh ok gotcha. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope things get back to normal for you soon!

[@ivanagocanin]

I dont really see the point to people commenting rudely why you didnt clean it up etc? I think you did a great job and its up to you how much effort you wanna put into it. Obviously people will inspect it before buying so if they dont like it they can just not buy it :)

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yea people have definitely been weird about it. The chairs were cleaned/sanitized but just dirty looking. We are flippers not full restorers!

[@ivanagocanin]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH exactly! I wouldnt pay mind to it. Everyone is free to do things how they wish and if it works for you, just do it that way. Found your guys’ channel tonight and such a fan already! A lot of useful info even tho im not from the US but really cool ideas for flips and life in general! Keep up the good work :)

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I agree guys! Furniture is the game! Well done just found your channel 💯🙏😀

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yes! Just saw you did a video on it as well! We love connecting with people who have similar interests 😊😊 Awesome channel!

[@zelrios]

ya'll are seriously awesome.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

☺️☺️ Thank you!

[@lynnes8047]

You guys have such a great decorating style!!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Aww thanks! 😊😊

[@simpledropoff5128]

You guys are amazing!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

😊😊

[@emilyreilly8854]

Found your videos a few days ago. Absolutely love what you're doing, you deserve far more followers! Would love a video about how you made the leap/transition from full time to self-employed :)

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Great suggestion! Thanks for watching! 😊😊

[@tonipadeway8495]

I'm wondering why you aren't removing the old fabric. I know would be more work but it doesn't take that long. Since most of the filth is on the fabric you would go a long way in improving the chairs.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We did attempt to clean with Oxiclean fabric stain remover, but were unsuccessful. In hindsight, we should have just taken off the old fabric. Because it had no odor and was "clean" we decided just to staple over. We were afraid of damaging the cushion itself.

[@alishaondemand]

Seems a little unsanitary not to clean the fabric beneath or remove. I worry about getting bedbugs from used furniture.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We did clean it with Oxi-clean but the physical blemishes would not come out.

[@lucyhost9554]

Amazing Flip guys! I love the pop of colour

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks!

[@tomhoffman1293]

also live in GR, realized we were on M37 auction at the same time! you guys are great

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Haha too funny! M37 is great 👍🏻

[@CheesevilleHappenings]

You are my role models! Working slowly towards this with my husband has been so fun! Such a cute couple too!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Haha well thanks so much! 😊😊 You guys are working towards full time flipping? That is awesome! We'd love to follow along if you have any updates!

[@CheesevilleHappenings]

Slowly! Our area is definitely cheaper and the whole mid century modern thing has not come here yet 😭 But whenever we find little tables or bookshelves those are our big sellers. At this point we usually pay for our groceries and then some. So far nothing online to follow but maybe soon! Were you guys homeschooled? You just seem that cool and sweet and smart! ;)

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Cool! That’s so exciting! Happy for you guys😁 and no, not homeschooled 😂😂

[@KarmaStoriesPodcast]

Another banger of a video! You guys have inspired me! My channel isn't about anything personal... but I just might have to start another one and get myself on camera. Only problem is I have a perfect face for radio! But, you never know until you try, right? Also, looking on FB marketplace for a good flip now. That's all your fault!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks Rob! You should give it a try(being on camera). You have such a soothing voice it would be awesome to do a “reveal”! 😂 I always try to picture faces of the voices I hear on podcasts and stuff, and I’m usually way off! Can’t wait to see what you find on Marketplace!

[@myhodgepodgeheart9298]

Nice orang! Very 70's/80's I've never found that cheap of furniture,wow! I was going to paint n sell furniture,but it's alot of work,for a bad back,but if I can just clean it n sell,thats good!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks! We had fun with this one. We tried painting in our most recent video and it wasn’t worth it as far as profit...took too much time! Some people make really beautiful transformations though.

[@janinearagon3217]

How do you manage kids/their naps and flipping furniture? I want to do this but I'm a stay-at-home mom of a one year old. Great videos!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

It's hard! We work at night, too. Give it a try...it might be more doable than you think!

[@nickie1000]

I'm new to the channel love your vibe and content very informative keep up the great work!!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 😁😁

[@yellowrose13]

I just finished the dave ramsey class! It seems like you guys did that one too :)

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Haven't taken the class, but we are familiar and agree with his with his philosophies. What he preaches is especially true in 2020!

[@valeriemacias6285]

A great place to get cheap scrim fabric to cover the bottom of the chairs is from bedskirts from thrift stores.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Ahh great tip! Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@melissacechota8940]

Y'all are so down to Earth. Love it! New subscriber! ♥️

[@mascottie]

I love this style. I probably would have wanted to keep this haha

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Us too! Sarah was trying to find a spot to put it 😂

[@JakeTilk]

Ya'll are in Grand Rapids!? I'm a Bronco Alum, hello from a fellow Michigander KZbinr! :)

[@MaisonJiJi]

Great job guys. Flipping furniture can be very profitable as a side hustle or full time. Do you mind sharing the air compressor that you use? I noticed zero noise.

[@foxslayer321]

It's a great talent and yeah it's worth the money

[@Luke12vs48]

Hi Jamie and Sarah - You are doing great and perhaps you have previously told your viewers the importance of ensuring the items for resale are clean and hygienic.We are presuming the chair covers were actually cleaned before Jamie recovered them despite the bad stains remaining (?)

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We did attempt to clean with Oxiclean fabric stain remover, but were unsuccessful. In hindsight, we should have just taken off the old fabric. Because it had no odor and was "clean" we decided just to staple over. We were afraid of damaging the cushion itself.

[@Luke12vs48]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH thanks for your prompt response- I was fairly certain you would have done something like that😀 Removing the old covers of chair seats is not always possible, especially when bonded or glued to the filler material. In following through on “hindsight“ we all hopefully learn “a better way” for the next project! (i.e. Spray on foam carpet and furniture shampoo is a useful product to have on hand). May you both be blessed as you are a blessing today.

[@blessedlife1206]

I agree you should’ve kept it!!

[@thesam19841]

I offer delivery for furniture items that are too large for people to carry in a small car... i re opened my furniture flipping business when i lost my job and became a stay at home dad... I also Doordash, which i use to aid with picking up free furniture and items to flip

[@noelhorseman1109]

Could you guys possibly do a video about bookkeeping and tax information as someone who's self-employed? I'm working towards turning more of my hobbies into businesses but want to make sure that I'm doing it the right way. I know taxes and bookkeeping isn't the most exciting thing but it would be super helpful.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks for the suggestion! We've actually been thinking about this and will likely do one while we are preparing out taxes (Jan-feb). It can definitely get complicated when you are self employed! 😊

[@noelhorseman1109]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH that would be great, thanks for the reply!

[@TheAbbyTwirls]

What is the plant in the background on the left? I love it! Just discovered your channel. I really like the quality. I will be binge watching!

[@TheAbbyTwirls]

Just finished this video and loved your talk at the end. My husband and I have the same viewpoint with streams of income. We have a KZbin channel (not this one) plus a couple other incomes. We did wedding videography, but dropped it this year. We want to get into rentals in 2021. Excited to see if you have some videos on that topic! I will comment as I go. I’m really enjoying your content!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

It's called a "bird of paradise". We love it! 😍

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Awesome! Sounds like we would be good friends! We are stepping away from wedding photography as well to pursue other sources of income. What's your channel you have together? We like following other couples. Thanks for the encouraging words!

[@TheAbbyTwirls]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH our main channel is TheRcSaylors. We play with remote controlled products. Is your plant real or fake?

[@fionamacvane3187]

I would have put some hessian or something on the bottom because those water marks look bad.

[@chipmunkcheeks2565]

Do you ever clean the furniture before flipping it?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yes of course. We usually try to find easy-to-clean items, but these were too cheap to pass up. We did Oxic-clean them

[@DylanWilkinson60]

What a fun flip! Here’s to hoping we can find something as epic on our FB Marketplace haha

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks Dylan! It was fun and easy! Stuff like this pops up all the time, you just need to keep you eye out! 😀

[@JJ38255]

I guess orange still works in 2020. When i think orange, i think of the 1970's, like that Orange carpet they used to put in houses. lol

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Hah Totally! Retro for sure. I guess it’s making a comeback? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@lovecastillo8840]

Then the person who bought it saw this 🤣💗💗💗 love it

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

😂

[@lanlvs2305]

You seem to always know how to pick the right colors for painting and fabrics for projects. I’d probably never pick orange cause it’s such a wild card, but it looks so good. Do you have any education in design? Or just natural vision for what is trendy in retro style?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Aww thanks! No design education, just on instagram a lot 😂😂

[@cameronhouston6219]

Just found your channel and I love it! Do you guys live in Grand Rapids too?!? I noticed the Facebook market place clip had GR as the location

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks so much! 😊Yes we do live in GR. It's a small world! 😂

[@NeccoWecco]

Pretty sure those chairs came from my kitchen lol

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

No way! Seriously?! 😮

[@hansenz]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH I'm pretty sure the commenter is joking that their chairs are dirty.

[@amandakraay9548]

What are the best things to buy and resell? I always go thrifting, or look on marketplace, then get overwhelmed but not knowing what the best items to flip are?!

[@lena-aline]

If you want to do furniture and just use it as a hobby, dressers, dining sets, arm chairs, lamps, rugs that are easy to clean, etc. You could also do smaller kitchen appliances like vitamix blenders, thermomix etc. If you want to do it full time, I would opt for bigger more expensive items to save time and make more - couches seem to work especially well, but you might need a second person or at least pick up truck or van to help you here.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We like doing swivel chairs the best because of their size. They can be easily transported in a hatchback and most people have a spot for them in their home. Couches are a big pain to buy and sell because of their size. Chairs seem to have the highest profit margin for us. End tables are the lowest.

[@AskAdrielThat]

Sent you this same message on IG, You can reply there if you like. First of all, my wife and I LOVE watching your videos. You guys come across so authentic and real! It's really refreshing to watch. Ok, so you guys have completely inspired us to start flipping furniture. I believe with God's help and yours we can be as successful as you guys are. Here's where we need your help. Is there a way to see how you write your descriptions on your ads? (I believe that's also part of your special sauce). We live in Central Florida so there's no competition here 😜. If there's a way that you can share your Facebook Marketplace profile? That'll be huge! Thanks in advance and may God continue to bless you and your family.

[@claudiaa.6378]

I like your record player, Too bad that’s you sale your dining set I really like it

[@johndeneen980]

Great job!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks!

[@tomkeith3363]

can you make a video about how to market your pieces? great video!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks! It's pretty straightforward. We have a video about how we take photos, and that is really the most important part. Other than that we just post it on Facebook Marketplace and use buzz words like "mid-century" or "farmhouse". We will think on how we can show that in a video!

[@sashaainbinder8553]

omg again underlisted!! These are famous designer chairs worth way more

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Hah oops! Too funny that we got 4 of them for $20 😂There are a lot of them in our area so we didn't realize they were special 🙈

[@AK-le2ne]

Hey Julia, how do you recommend educating myself with vintage furniture and pricing? Or in better words, how did you know they were famous designer chairs! =)

[@reviewitwithkimberly8497]

So cute y’all ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thank you! 😁

[@perlagonzalez2886]

Very impressive. I love your videos. How do you manage with a baby. I have a 1 year old and it takes me forever to flip furniture.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks Perla!!! It’s hard with a baby but she sleeps a lot and we try to tag team when possible. Life’s a little crazy right now as I’m sure yours is too! 😜

[@KarmaStoriesPodcast]

OK. It's time to play the blame game. I spent an hour on facebook marketplace and kijiji classifieds here and am about to go pick up an Antique Dressing Table that's got horrible photos and is a steal for $50 CAD. It's ALL your fault! 🤣

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Haha YES! You should try to post a before/after pick! Good luck!! 😁😁😁

[@gilberthuerta3617]

I’ve been wanting to quit my job too and do my own photography business but I need to take the leap already 😭 it’s all scary 😟

[@24appleberries]

hi, love these flips and agree it's very doable and fun on the side. Curious, are you listing from a personal Fb or created a new account solely for the furniture flipping?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks! We use our personal FB accounts. It's just our personal preference, but some might not trust you as much with a business account.

[@johnscamordella535]

I don’t understand why you would be trying to convince people to be your competitors? You’re doing a good job selling us on the fact that what you do is easy. Well if everyone does that it dries up the well for you

[@Wrightinottaw]

$300! Where do you live? Not in my town. I would love to do this!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We lin west Michigan in a medium sized city. Metropolitan areas are definitely the best for flips👍

[@IAbulldogs]

The one think I would not like about this kind of business is that one has to have extrengers coming to your home all the time

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Some people who are really into it rent storage units to store and sell the furniture out of. This could be a way around this. 👍🏻

[@tetianaluchka7265]

Hi Jamie and Sarah! Chairs are beautiful! Where do you order that cane webbing?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thank you! These chairs had the original cane, but when we replace it we get it from this site: www.onlinefabricstore.net/1-2-inch-open-cane-webbing-18-inch-wide-.htm

[@jillfredenburg]

This is really cool! Thank you for sharing. How do you think this varies based on where someone lives?

[@hiflyers3936]

One flip a business day makes a good living

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

true!

[@eleyanar.8086]

Thank you for these videos! They have inspired my best friend and I to start a furniture flipping business. We are thinking of maybe taking it a step further and creating our own accounts for this business, naming it, and possibly including brochures/tags with any items that we sell. We want to have it be a little more personal than just people selling out of their garage (even though that’s essentially what we will be doing). And perhaps create a following?? I could see some possible pros and cons. What I’m most concerned about it the potential that people won’t be as quick to buy from us if they know we are an actual business as opposed to someone trying to get rid of something as quickly as possible. What do you think of this idea? I would so appreciate your input.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Awesome! That is so cool that you guys are taking the leap! That’s exciting!!! I think it would be a good idea to build a brand(instagram, website, etc...) if you were planning on making it a full time thing. I think it would be another way for people to find you items to purchase as well as display your work. Definitely could be positive, but a lot of extra work if you aren’t super serious about it. You could always give it a try first and see how it goes! Hope this helps...good luck!!! We look forward to hearing updates from you guys!

[@eleyanar.8086]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH After watching your furniture flipping playlist I have been greatly encouraged that the ability to make this full time is truly possible. So that’s what we will try and do. Thankfully, we have many people that can come alongside us and help us in the process of starting a business, and we are more than willing to put in the hard work and effort that it will need. Thank you for your reply, and thank you for putting this information out there. God bless!

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

@@eleyanar.8086 WOW this is so exciting to hear! We would love to follow along with your journey, so post here when you get all your social media set up! Congrats and good luck! 😁

[@robyndismon394]

Was ANY if the furniture cleaned or sanitized b4 starting these projects?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yup

[@CK1000ism]

This seems like a good side line. But just calculating the salary without factoring in any benefits like health insurance and possible contributions to a retirement plan is also an issue. You also don't get sick days, vacation days,etc. I realize that if you were an independent contractor you wouldn't have this and sadly lots of jobs don't offer benefits either.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

True! There are lots of pros/cons, but generally you will need to earn significantly more being self-employed.

[@meredithrae7938]

Isn’t that weird buying stuff in marketplace & flipping them on the same place? Like won’t the people you bought it from see it?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We live in a bigger city and the furniture usually looks different enough with the modifications we make and pictures we take. We've never had an issue

[@lindaraterink6451]

why would it be weird? If I sold something someone else sells again for a bigger profit good for them. Missed chance for me.

[@princessrejoicing9097]

So it sounds like maybe y’all just turn around and resell on the same platform you bought it on? For instance, you originally purchased it on fb marketplace, so you turn around and resell it there? (Just wondering where to resell the furniture I’m flipping)

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yes we do. We've never had an issue with people complaining 👍🏻

[@adamdunn8654]

When u sell on FM, do u only sell local? And do u offer to deliver it? Not interested in full time but I can see doing this on the weekend. I my area we have a neighborhood app, have you ever used that?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We only sell local and haven’t offered to deliver(except one time). We would only deliver if it was really worth it financially. We try to sell small enough items that they can fit in any vehicle. Haven’t heard of the app, but we’ll look into it! Facebook is really going downhill these days! 😔

[@Angelaism]

Where do you find furniture to buy? Do you shop on FB marketplace and resale there too?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yes and also thrift shops and online auctions 👍😁

[@myhodgepodgeheart9298]

That's not counting taxes,right?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Correct

[@zoricakaurin2455]

Where do you buy the furniture from? Like which auction site do you use?

[@terryleecone9675]

I'm sure it matters where one lives. What is your general location?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

West Michigan!

[@margan59]

I find it hard to believe that they got $300 for the table.

[@TheBeautifulTruthh]

i didn't realize you're from GR, i'm in A2

[@stephanyf4029]

Do folks come to your house or do y’all ship the products you recreate?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Porch Pickup almost exclusively 👍🏻

[@sandrachaluisan3048]

Awesome channel, great videos. So are you guys in a metropolitan area?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Thanks Sandra! 😁 Yes we are in Grand Rapids, MI - it’s a decent sized city with lots of rural communities nearby to get cheap furniture! 👍

[@sandrachaluisan3048]

I'm between San Antonio and Austin, Tx.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Awesome! Have you tried flipping down there? I’m sure you could do really well with it!

[@sandrachaluisan3048]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH Not yet. Seriously considering it. You're channel gives me hope.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Give it a try!!!

[@katw3137]

What about taxes and bugs

[@alyg4427]

Have you ever run into any issues with bed bugs?

[@cristianguerrero9714]

How long does it take to sell something on average?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We price our items low enough to get rid of them in 1-2 days 😊

[@sandrachaluisan3048]

Hi it's me again. I've been checking fb market place over the last several weeks. It looks like the going tate for end table "project pieces" is about $20, I would ha e to sell for at least 50 to make a profit after painting. What are your thoughts? Tia. Sandra

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Hi Sandra! Great question! End tables are hard to make a large profit because most people won’t pay over $100 for one. Sounds like you could definitely still make a profit, but probably not enough to make it worth your time. It would be good practice buying and selling, though! We did the end tables in one of our videos because we found a thrift store trying to get rid of them. We bought them for $1 a piece! If they are over $10 we usually don’t buy them, though