EP 96: How One Flipper Bought Her Best Deals in 2025

Flipping houses in 2025 was anything but easy. Higher rates, more inventory, tougher buyers, and tighter margins exposed weak assumptions across the Real Estate market. Many flippers quietly struggled. Some stepped away altogether.

ATTENTION: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.

In this episode, Courtney sits down with full-time flipper Dominique Gunderson to unpack why 2025 was actually one of her best years for deal spreads and what allowed her to win when others stalled. From flipping long-distance in New Orleans while living in California, to tightening her buy box, redesigning layouts for today’s buyers, and making disciplined cash flow decisions, Dominique shares what truly mattered in a hard market.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and digs into how serious operators adjust when the market stops forgiving mistakes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Why resale value in 2025 depended far more on layout, design, and buyer psychology than basic comps

-How Dominique found some of her best spreads during one of the toughest flipping years in recent memory

-The hidden cash flow risks flippers face when scaling and how to avoid running out of capital mid-project

-Why reputation, consistency, and relationships matter more in slow markets than hot ones

-How tightening your buy box can increase profitability instead of slowing your business

-When it makes sense to sell instead of hold, even if the plan was to keep a property as a rental

-The real pros and cons of getting a Real Estate license as a full-time flipper

-What Dominique is focusing on in 2026 and why discipline matters more than expansion right now

This episode reinforces a recurring theme across the 2025 and 2026 market conversations. When the market tightens, strong operators slow down, focus on fundamentals, and stop chasing volume for the sake of appearances. Winning in Real Estate during harder cycles comes from discipline, clarity, and execution, not activity.

Dominique’s approach shows how narrowing your focus, understanding buyers deeply, and protecting cash flow can create opportunity even when conditions feel restrictive.

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