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Our blog is dedicated to helping builders and investors with their rehabbing projects, offering practical advice and expert guidance. We cover a wide range of topics related to rehabbing, from selecting the right materials and tools to managing budgets and timelines.

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Investing in Your Network and Education Jan 19, 2026

I’ve wanted to talk about this for a while - and the timing finally feels right.

Last year, I spent $30,000 on education and networking.

That’s more than I’ve ever invested in this area. For context...

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Why We Don't Use Late Penalties in Contractor Contracts (And Why You Might Want to Rethink Them Too) Jan 12, 2026

There are few topics that get more debate in real estate and construction circles than this one: Should you use late penalties in your contractor agreements?

We get it. Jobs fall behind. Timelines sl...

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Shiny Object Syndrome Is Killing Your Focus (And Your Momentum) Jan 06, 2026

Every year around this time, I start thinking about how I can help more people hit their goals. Not just with tools or tactics, but with mindset shifts that actually stick.

And one thing that’s becom...

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Keep It Simple: Why Simplicity Wins in Real Estate Projects Nov 07, 2025

When I first launched The Rehabber’s Playbook, one of the values I built it on - and kept repeating - was this:

Keep it simple.

Not just because it sounds good. But because this business requires it...

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How to Think About Interior Design as a Real Estate Investor Oct 31, 2025

Believe it or not… I love interior design. Even though I don’t talk about it much.

And that’s because, as flippers and investors, interior design isn’t our job. At least not in the way most people th...

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Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring Contractors Sep 29, 2025

Hiring contractors is one of the most important (and frustrating) parts of running construction projects - whether you're flipping one house or building ten.

And the hard truth?

Most of the pain we ...

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The Real Cost to Build: 4 Factors Most Investors Miss Sep 08, 2025

We’ve all heard it before - maybe even said it ourselves:

“It costs about $150 a square foot to build, right?”

Seems simple enough.

Got a 1,500-square-foot plan? Cool - $225,000. Done deal.

But he...

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Before You Build: Understanding the True Cost of Site Preparation Sep 02, 2025

When we’re rehabbing a house, we’ve all had that sinking feeling.

You open up a wall… and boom - mold, missing framing, scorched wires, or who-knows-what lurking in the attic.

That’s the wildcard in...

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New Construction: A Smarter Next Step for Rehabbers Ready to Scale Aug 25, 2025

Let’s get one thing straight: rehabbing houses is how most of us start. It’s how we cut our teeth, learn how to build, and make our first real checks in real estate.

But eventually, some of the smart...

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The 6 Biggest Project Management Mistakes We See in This Business (and How to Avoid Them) Aug 11, 2025

If you’ve been in the rehab or building game for more than a minute, you’ve probably learned that project management isn’t just “keeping an eye on things.” It’s the glue that holds your budget, schedu...

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This Isn’t Supposed to Be Easy (And That’s Not a Problem) Aug 04, 2025

I’ve had a recurring theme show up lately in my coaching calls with rehabbers and builders. And it’s this:

They’re wondering if they’re doing it wrong… because everything feels hard.

They’re dealing...

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Why Trusting Your Gut Is the Most Underrated Skill in Real Estate Jul 28, 2025

When you’re new to construction or real estate, there’s this feeling that you need to prove yourself with data. Numbers. Hard facts. That gut instinct stuff? That’s for seasoned pros. Or so we think.

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