We Paid $440K for THIS House...and FLIPPED it!

[@AustinFlipsters]

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[@tajasmiley5412]

Loved the flip. If you don't mind me asking, what company do you guys use for the 3D renderings?

[@K78644]

haha I love how americans say "he's from Europe", like "he's from planet Earth" LOL

[@Pambo101]

I think the brass fixtures don’t go with the rest of the house, especially since the theme of black on the stairway. Looks gaudy, brushed nickel would’ve gone better. I do like the free standing tub idea better than wasted space. The rest of the house is lovely. Love the show!

[@sksainc688]

This editing style gave me serious whiplash and motion sickness.

[@ananunez8374]

I agree completely they could at least made double shower, they’ve been making a lot of compromises lately that don’t make sense. 😢

I feel like the primary bathroom is even more awkward without the tub, a free standing tub in the corner would have looked so luxurious. Now there's so much wasted space.

[@cesiliarogers4414]

Agree

[@Stressless2023]

Exactly what I thought - I love the shower tile and pattern they chose and I even like how the floor tile spills out of the shower area a little but it still looks like a poor attempt to hide the dead space they created by removing the tub.

[@Amira_Phoenix]

Not a waste of space if you put a chair in there or a towel dryer

[@jenfrowe]

I agree. There are a lot of things that could have been with the space in that bathroom to make it better. It is now just awkward open space.

[@marcuslitchfield4653]

Yeah, just taking it out made the room feel so odd. I also imagined a freestanding tub.

[@AgentAO7]

You should have replaced the master tub with a freestanding tub. It’s more sleek & could still fit in that space. I love the kitchen, I love the floors.

[@MaidOfMoney]

Agreed I thought it looked perfect for a freestanding tub!

[@vanyajelezarova7374]

One thing I hate about flipped houses is how builders never put any drawers in the kitchen. Its much cheaper that way and then as the new homeowner you are stuck with that, unless you buy your own drawer fronts, build your own drawers and repaint all the cabinets so they can match the new drawer fronts. Redoing my kitchen with all drawers just adds so much functionality to the kitchen.

[@heathersmith8549]

I think a free standing tub in the primary suite would have worked better. Everything else is fabulous and the primary bath is Gorgeous but I wouldn’t have been able to buy it because no tub.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

SMART deep pits for trees, to hold both rain water & water from a hose! A PLUS TO SAVE TREES especially in Texas heat & drought

[@KKC2-o3z]

Ohhhh ok...I didn't like the looks but that does matter sense. Thx for sharing that tid bit.

[@lataunyalee1266]

I would've never taken away the master tub. I think the room was big enough to keep, no matter the layout.The kitchen was nicer with the fake granite. Good flip over all. THANKS for keeping the outside brick.

[@spookmagooked3017]

I almost guarantee the fence height had everything to do with having dogs that were escape artists rather than anything having to do with the neighbors. 😂

[@helpmeImpoor5314]

My thoughts as well

[@megandunell399]

Great job. The only thing I did not like was the primary bathroom flooring. When you have a walk in shower use the same flooring throughout otherwise it looks like you ran out of tile and used remnants same as it does with the timber flooring.

[@KKC2-o3z]

Now that you mentioned it, I agree. I can totally see what you meant.

[@tracyvitolio-lomano3448]

No for me on the mixed metal ensuite. Missed the mark for me. The rest of the house is beautiful.

[@dianajemison105]

If I bought this house, I would take the black paint off of that black hole of a fireplace. And, I would replace all of the awful gold fixtures and hardware, and somehow put a tub back in that bathroom.

[@tamarastone141]

Agreed!! And that huge "Black box" is a no for me.....

[@crystalgeiger7278]

YES!!! This was exactly my thoughts too - the brass and the black fireplace were total misses! Loved everything else!

[@dorisschneider-coutandin9965]

Don't like the metal mix in the prim. bathroom. Devalues the whole thing. Would have liked it so much more with also brass/golden only features and faucets.

[@snacktime4873]

it would be cool to leave a water line easily accessible where the master tub used to be, that way you could add a standalone tub (!!) in that corner and angle it.

[@alisonharris4]

I’m over grey everything

[@tamarastone141]

I wish they would stop ...

[@tamaraliscia3408]

I like the "after" ... of whole house. Good calls to ... ...remove the master bath tub, it made the space too crowded, shower is much nicer. ...changed two separate closets into one large walk in, master bedroom. ...change kitchen peninsula and add a bar. That area with outside door was cramped. ...updatiing pantry wall. ...painting fireplace ...paint colors. Nice spacious house and yards.

[@Phalaenopsisify]

The railing looks nice, and it's good of you to keep the trees as more trees are needed everywhere. But the fireplace was much better before in a timeless red, now it looks like a giant tombstone.

[@elizabethcalef6225]

Agreed. Fireplace could have been schmeared with an off white also.

[@johndeanconway7931]

Great content as usual, I loved this as I am about to invest in uk property with 70k deposit (plus fees and more savings for furnishing and decorating) to buy my own place, but I am also treating it as my fourth investment, having two spare rooms for lodgers to cover this property mortgage and tax costs... and to build my equity whilst working my day job for my next investment.

[@jadecarson5081]

First, Debbie you need to have a salary of at least 25k before you will be considered for a mortgage, that you need for properties. If you want to achieve a 75 percent yield yearly, try looking out for an investing advisory or else you will be competing against professionals themselves.

[@donnahensley2459]

Generating returns are usually phenomenal. What would have been really interesting would be a proper breakdown showing their costs , services, investors return..

[@jessicamegan5850]

If you invest your money wisely it called slow and steady. You are the turtle. You will become rich when you retire and this is true, But most people don’t have the patience and the understanding on how to invest properly, most people buy nice cars, nice TVs etc And blow their money that way in life

[@jadecarson5081]

That's an intentional way to live Jessica, that's the only way to become debt free. I've already paid off two previous mortgages. Now I'm working on my third and I cannot wait since it has to happen before retirement in four years and I'm already getting there the proficient way, Luckily for me my trader and coach Frost Hilda has been using every opportunity to ensure I benefit from each turn the market takes. Good luck staying debt free as much as possible in the future.

[@andyosman8375]

Does he’s dexterity give access to substantial equity?

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

The electrical outlet in The powder room is covered by the vanity trim or whatever you wanna call it working or replacing the outlets is gonna be such a pain to the new owner I don't think that would pass the inspection

[@harrisond8132]

In my area the zoning requires good side of the fence to go toward the neighbor. Maybe it's not a thing in Austen, but if not, it's a neighborly thing to do. House looks great. I really don't like the fireplace. It looks like a black hole. Maybe paint it a shade of green like the tiles, or a hair darker. Paint's cheap, as my dad would say. I don't like painting brick but I can see why in this case.

[@kikiarhi5301]

Can you make a video about the real estate market situation in Texas? I can notice that prices for flipping houses are not very favourable at the moment.

[@AbeytaReinhold]

Just watched this video and I'm seriously impressed! The transformation from a rundown property to a stylish home was incredible and I loved seeing all the renovation challenges they faced along the way. It's inspiring to see how a little creativity and hard work can turn a fixer-upper into a dream home.

[@ginacrusco234]

Seems everyone's a critic. I liked it. Especially the marble and subway stripes.

[@KKC2-o3z]

Lol agree

[@Totenglocke42]

Please, I'm begging you, stop putting TVs at standing height when no one is going to stand to watch a movie.

[@ajnunez11]

Love the reference of the giving tree, one of my favorite books as a child

[@snacktime4873]

ughhh i loved the bookshelves!! if i was moving into that room i would be so excited for those!!

[@Crazyarchfiend]

I love how you guys really care about the quality of your projects. Believe it or not, I’ve been on house tours where it looks like they just painted over water damage on old cabinets and what I can only assume to also be mold under that paint 🤢. It really makes you scared in what other stuff they didn’t fix (plumbing/foundation/electric/ etc.). Glad you guys always do what’s best for the next owner but the house as well

[@elizabethcalef6225]

Agree with the keeping a free standing tub. With 2+ bathrooms you need one with a tub. Also the spindles on the stairs date the place. Needed replacement.

[@Stressless2023]

I think painting them black definitely helped but yes wrought iron would have been ideal.

[@magicmusic8316]

I'm from Australia and enjoy your videos very much. I have to agree, the tub issue is a contentious one - even here! From my conversations with others, a tub is either used alot or not at all. Hard to know what a buyer will want, so it is a tough decision to keep or not when selling a house. Personally, I have used mine around 6 times in 20 years, and would prefer a walk-in shower with a bench seat to rest if I am not feeling well. Great video, guys!

[@jemmabarls]

Loooove that powder room wallpaper. Where did you guys find it?

[@susanblauss1530]

Its a beautiful home from the outside,but I do not like the black fireplace,too dark,too bold.And I dont like the green backsplash in the kitchen.And I would have kept the bathtub.Nice big house,I like the layout,just not done to my taste..but to each his own.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

From a distance the fireplace was a big black blob in the middle of the room. I think as the homeowner, I would have wanted the fireplace painted a color (like an accent wall) that blended with my furniture & decoration scheme. GLAD THE OWNER LIKED THE BLACK

[@tamarastone141]

I disliked the green backplash...it looks odd

[@judylapointe3507]

Dining room should be next to the kitchen, not 30 feet away and you should have left the tub in the master bath.

[@innavecherkina8631]

You guys bring me joy with your humor ❤ thank you for keeping it fun! I love how you did the kitchen cabinets. I do wish you kept the same tile floors threw out the whole primary master bathroom it would have made the bathroom feel bigger and more cohesive and luxurious.

[@samwyz69]

Tubs should never be eliminated. Many people do enjoy a nice soaking. I hate it when tubs are eliminated in flips.

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

I liked the original floors in the livingroom. They looked rich.

[@DutchessSarahJ]

I would have pushed the shower all the way to the wall and swapped it with the toilet. It just free standing in the middle of the room is so strange lol.

[@ruthiezophia7118]

Thank god you put the cabinets in the kitchen all the way to the ceiling

[@sakthishivaraman2558]

$145k wasted on this property.. I was not bad to begin with.. Just needed some finishing touches

[@Stressless2023]

Yeah I didn't see where $145k went at all.

[@dandelionDub]

They said there was water damage they needed to address.

[@bailyzimmerman3723]

Please please please STOP getting rid of all the bath tubs!!! Finding a home with a separate tub and shower in the master is a MUST for me!! But as always, such a beautiful flip ❤

Yes, separate tub is such a luxury.

[@MsFitz134]

Not to mention for people with young kids or disabilities, a bathtub is a necessity.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

@@MsFitz134 also people bathe pets (dogs, cats) in tub. Many men & women with back injuries & back pain, soak in a tub. .

[@dandelionDub]

Well I prefer big walk in shower over bathtub, so something for everyone.

[@eattherich9215]

I passed up a lot of properties when I was house hunting because there was only a shower.

[@annabodhi38]

Awe, you guys did such a great job. Thanks for all of your hard work and for the video.

[@hanhb6047]

Personally, I would have put a freestanding tub in the master bath. The house we are currently in has no bathtubs and I miss having a bathtub!

[@dimashemetov1617]

What software are you using to render the design. I want to do some remodel at my house to see how it will look like. Thank you!

[@yesabenson]

I had my doubts on this one but you pulled it off and it looks fantastic!! Love the fireplace!!

[@KKC2-o3z]

I love the entire remodel. I know some feel you should've kept the master bath tub, i do not. You guys made a good call on that one imo. The only thing i would've suggested, for visial purposes, is to have had a plant or a small one seater bench in the corner where the tub had been. Like i said though, only for the visual and to help some of these commenters see the potential/uses that corner could serve. Another job well done! Oh btw....the kitchen back splash tiles are my absolute fav!! I feel they are a timeless look even though they are a green hue... chefs kiss superb!

[@bethmurphy2300]

Master bath HAS TO HAVE A TUB!!!

[@leahrae4673]

14:29 Are the floors they’re ripping up real hardwoods or like a vinyl? Because if they’re real wood why wouldn’t they choose to refinish instead of pulling them up. I don’t know much about flooring so correct me if I’m wrong!

[@nightbender9250]

Not a fan of the gold grout with the plain white subway tile. I think it’s too much for a shower and would probably work better with a kitchen or bathroom backsplash in a much smaller sq ft.

[@angelabacker1177]

It is beautiful but the dining room is too far from the kitchen

[@lashleewilsom4333]

i think some mulch or new soil could've been added to the tree beds but overall it looks great !

[@lexyjackson5405]

The flooring is so beautiful! More redish rather than the typical orangeish color of wood flooring.

[@gregoryclark7566]

The house changes with the new wall and floor colors were nice. The black stair railing and fireplace are attractive. The kitchen is a little boring but is ok. The bathrooms fall short. The weird wallpaper will only appeal to some buyers. The gold trim, mirrors, faucets, etc. look very dated. The backyard is very odd with different hights of perimeter fencing. In the front yard the front door and color are fine. However the garage door is dated and should have been changed to one more attractive.

[@ferelithian]

I always cringe when tubs are taken out and there is no tub in the house anymore. Idk why it's a modern perception that showers are more luxurious. I personally would not want to live in a house that doesn't have a tub. You can shower in a tub but you cannot take a bath in a shower. 🤔

[@stuemler]

Ya'll always hating on tubs 😩

[@ElvenGoddess86]

This house was beautiful to begin with, just needed a fresh coat. Only 2 changes I would have made but they are more personal taste. The L shaped wall that wrapped from the front living around to the kitchen bar, I would have painted a contrasting color to break up the white. In the upstairs bathroom, the wall behind the sinks was slightly recessed. The beautiful wall paper from the downstairs powder room would have been a nice touch to add there just to add more cohesion.

[@jleelee71]

Great job but me personally I would not purchase a home without master tub.

[@dianesmith5044]

Another great job. My favorite is the green back spash in the kitchen! Also, like the sripe tiling in the master bath.

[@wellajoypantoja4182]

At the primary toilet and bath, I kinda like that upon entry will be the double vanity.

[@LaurieAnnHakenson]

What happened to the fridge? It would have presented better without the original one there prior to renovation.

[@magicmusic8316]

They always leave it up to the buyer to put their own one in, as many people already own one. I suspect the previous one was sold or scrapped, as it may not have been working.

[@Mamma-Tex]

So happy to see a new upload.

[@carolrude7814]

I sure notice Lauren how much you like green. Personally hate green. I also noticed the landscaping wasn’t very good

[@ap_2077]

This market is so fucked, no way is that house worth over $400k even after refurb

[@CN-ro1ph]

Always love your videos. Keep them coming!

[@susanadeoliveira976]

Just beautiful 🤩, loved it

[@357QueenBee]

I have usually liked everything you have done. The past few renos have had a few issues with layouts. This one turned out nice. The master bathroom not the best layout. Again. The shower could have been at the end to the right, the toilet to the left and the vanity where the tub was. Maybe even incorporate a big tub shower combo which I’m not a fan of but many people are complaining about it. The windows have no trim! Looks like a cheap apartment.

[@eattherich9215]

@21:04, the black banister and spindles is too harsh. @22:52 that should be the dining space rather than at the front of the house. @24:30, I like that wallpaper. @24:59, that outlet is far too close to the sink and would not be allowed in my country. @25:05, I like that there wasn't the scope to tear down the wall that separates the living room from the kitchen. @25:08, the dining table is definitely in the wrong place. @26:19, I would put the powder room wallpaper on the walls around the sinks. Overall, it's not a bad refresh. I would have made different choices, especially with the kitchen cabinetry.

[@ridingwilding760]

And AGAIN a black, gray and white pallet. The house these guys flip seem always to be turned contemporary. And not just the furniture. The gray is ok plenty can go with that but the black fireplace, the wallpaper and the hardware choices are things I would immediately be thinking about changing out. And removing wallpaper is a beast.

[@Mamma-Tex]

So if house was bought at $440k and now worth $634 Profit $49K How much of that profit went to Tourik ? How much to Austin Flippers.

[@KKC2-o3z]

Well they don't work for free nor should they. In addition they also give their knowledge in the do' and don'ts that they themselves have paid for from their learned mistakes. So this guy is getting a profit, their time/help on his project, free advertising on here, a lifetime of knowledge on house flipping that will save him thousands in future flips. So yeah, they deserve to be paid something, and it's not like the guy didn't agree to it anyways. Everyone has to eat and pay their bills ya know.

[@markpapa6639]

Love all your work.😊 We need more videos... Yha 🎉

[@yvettesantiago684]

It is an absolute beautiful renovation

[@betyourbottomdollar7]

Beautiful!!!

[@SMHSavingHomes]

Flipping, in simple terms, is buying something, like a house, with the goal of selling it quickly for a higher price to make a profit. Imagine purchasing a fixer-upper home at a lower cost, making improvements to enhance its value, and then reselling it at a higher price to someone else. Flippers often look for properties that need renovation or have potential for improvement. The key is to complete the renovations or upgrades efficiently and sell the property at a price that covers the initial purchase cost, the renovation expenses, and leaves room for profit. It's a bit like buying and selling with a quick turnaround, aiming to capitalize on the value increase brought about by improvements or market changes.

[@kristinecornell8649]

Very much my aesthetic!! What 3D rendering program do you use??

[@hewasright]

noooo! you ruined the fireplace.

[@KKC2-o3z]

The old school brick was hideous! This is definitely an improvement and should appeal to most modern style decor.

[@luminus123]

What brand and color of flooring is this?? It looks amazing!

[@Notyourmamas]

I wish they would go cut down that kitchen wall so you could see the kitchen and the other loving space from the front room

[@pan6479]

Are those hardwood floor? Could just sand and refinish instead of rip out with x10 cost...

[@alanademers6579]

Hmmmm….nice staging but, hid some deficiencies. The black fireplace draws the eye too much and makes the space appear smaller. The red fireplace was not bad and added character. If you felt it had to be painted, a softer neutral color would work as well. Why is an eating area near the front door? Would have flipped that entry zone so dining near kitchen……or an arrangement with the fireplace room…..big eating/ play/ zone. Powder room and family bath perfect. Master bath problematic. Drain on shower very small. There will be water coming into that exterior space and a slip hazard. Seems like you could have made the shower wider since you took the tub out so then put a slider frameless glass door. The mixed metals are a miss as who can really see that in the tile. No tub gives the master more room so, why not make the shower a little bigger. Glad you saved the trees in the yard. I’m new to your channel. You do a great job, however the editing almost made me nauseous. Perfect for an ADD brain but, too jerky, too jokey. The 3D room graphics excellent. BTW…. do you think a 49,000$ profit is worth this one? Is this because you did it for someone else’s flip that the ROI is a small%?

[@marniebrooks8185]

The kitchen would have been much better with an island and no peninsula, would have flowed through much better and open up the space, especially if floors were being redone. Lots of wasted space as it is now. Fun wallpaper with the powder room!

[@Roberto-gp3yx]

I would have left the fire place alone no paint and build an overlapping wall to make the fire place have smooth walls and add a wood mantel and paint it black cheap yet still under budget

[@RD9_Designs]

Why tear out those kitchen cabinets?!? They looked fine! Less profit for nothing! Waste Waste Waste! Did you even donate the old ones?? I think people in the construction and reno business fill up our landfills the fastest!

[@eattherich9215]

On closer inspection, the cabinets weren't in great shape.

[@mal6297]

The simple solution in the master bedroom was to close the 2 doors to separate dressing and turn them into the bathroom and the bathroom into a dressing room leading to the bathroom, That would have sorted the issue of the l shaped bathroom and allowed for a free standing bath and a shower.

[@eattherich9215]

Moving plumbing is expensive. I would have found a away to incorporate a new bathtub.

[@elizabethcalef6225]

Minimalist staging is okay except room with fireplace really needed to be staged this time.

[@hollys9308]

Music is too loud and weird. Constantly adjusting volume

[@jariahguernsey]

I think it would have been smart to reconfigure the master bathroom completely and maybe even make it so you access the closets from the bathroom and taken some space from them. 🤷‍♀️ I get that you have a budget to keep but that bathroom was very disappointing. 😂 and the change in the flooring was odd. 😂 but I'd love a house with such tall ceilings!

[@relliot1000]

Y’all are just so entertaining 🤣

[@danaburg15]

Everyone here worried about getting rid of the tub but I'm more concerned about them getting rid of a PANTRY! Why do homes never have pantries anymore? Even a small pantry is better than no pantry at all.

[@scrow9]

hmmm another 440K purchase price flip - curious to see how this one differs from the last! I can see the building style is very different from the outside - the other was a bungalow

[@SjorsTimmer]

Looking at the photo it seems to be a generated photo.

[@chrisflesser2171]

Was it really necessary to swap out the kitchen cabinetry? The original kitchen looked nice. Seems like a waste of money. The mixed metals in the bathroom, does not work.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

Nice video guys!!! Thank you. Glad you are in Austin - hope you are able to ignore ugly comments. The kitchen back splash adds some color but not too much - a family can still add other color accents of their liking.

[@KKC2-o3z]

That back splash is one of my favs..loved it!

[@cbennett2194]

"Prince Harry bedroom." 🤣🤣🤣

[@acupoftea8371]

looks great ( just found your chanel) gonna be a lot of catching up to do LOL

[@SR-bn3bj]

I don't think this was a flip except the kitchen I think the popcorn ceiling was okay

[@terrilewis172]

Gold was overkill but improved overall cant have everything on a budget

[@CarolRude-md9vx]

I know you never put in a fridge but if you were using the old stove, why not just leave the fridge in just this one?

[@affanptkchannel]

the flip looks amazing

[@robertglynnlane]

RIP to the tub! Feels bad...

[@ChicagoRealEstate411]

As a seasoned flipper, what do you believe is the most underrated aspect of a successful flip?

[@mrivers12]

I had that Alanis Morissette album...on cassette! 😂

[@jeanettekakareka]

I respectfully disagree with the comments saying they should have kept a free-standing tub 😅 I think the final look gives the owner's an option to put in a little storage and I personally always feel like a bathroom is more luxurious when I have more free space. (Maybe that's because I'm someone who lives in a small European apartment 😅 but...)

[@KKC2-o3z]

Yes!! I felt the same. That free space will come in handy for a one seater bench, a plant, hamper, more storage etc. I thought it was a good call too.

[@angelgirl8544]

Another awesome flip you guys.

[@yvettesantiago684]

OMG this is the second time I watched this video and I always just pay attention to the before and after and never really listened to what you guys said at least in this video but just so you know, Miley Cyrus didn’t sing swing from the chandeliers that was Sia