EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 31 MIN
Estimating Rehab Costs For House Flipping (STEP-BY-STEP)!
from Real Estate Skills Podcast
Here's EXACTLY How To Estimate Rehab Costs for House Flipping! In this masterclass, Ryan Zomorodi (COO of RealEstateSkills.com) sits down with San Diego real estate investor Henish Pulickal (Founder of Cal HomeCo) to share proven strategies for analyzing rehab costs for flipping houses! 🏠 Want To Become An Ultimate Investor & Close 3-10+ Real Estate Deals a Month? Book a FREE Strategy Session with our team here to see if you're the right fit for our Ultimate Investor Program: 👉 https://www.realestateskills.com/ultimate-investor?el=pod 📩 Download the FREE Deal Calculator: https://www.realestateskills.com/calculator?el=pod 🎥 Watch Our FREE On-Demand Training: https://www.realestateskills.com/training?el=pod 🔎TRY PropertyRadar: https://www.propertyradar.com/pricing?_by=realestateskills If you want to flip houses profitably, you must know how to estimate rehab costs accurately. In this video, I walk you through a clear system you can use to budget your flip, whether you're working on a light cosmetic rehab or a full gut‑job. You'll learn: - How to break down major cost categories (demo, framing, plumbing, finishes) - Which line items often derail your budget - How to build a realistic contingency and buffer - Quick methods to arrive at a per‑square‑foot estimate - Mistakes to avoid when estimating rehab costs for house flipping This is ideal for new and intermediate investors who want to sharpen their numbers and get better control over rehab budgets. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: Why accurate rehab cost estimating matters 1:45 – Major cost categories and how we organize them 5:30 – Demo & structural work: what to expect 8:20 – Mechanical systems (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) 11:50 – Finish work: cabinets, flooring, fixtures 15:10 – How to estimate cost per square foot (and why it can mislead) 18:45 – Building in a contingency: how much and why 21:30 – Common mistakes investors make and how to avoid them 24:15 – Real case‑study example and closing thoughts 🏠 Want To Become An Ultimate Investor & Close 3-10+ Real Estate Deals a Month? Book a FREE Strategy Session with our team here to see if you're the right fit for our Ultimate Investor Program: 👉 https://www.realestateskills.com/ultimate-investor?el=pod 🏡 Learn about Henish Pulickal: https://calhomeco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hpulickal/ https://linktr.ee/calhomeco 👋 Say "Hi!" on Social & Join our Community: 📺 FREE Training - https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod 💻 Website - https://realestateskills.com/?el=pod 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/realestateskills 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateskills 💙 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL! ➡️ https://youtube.com/c/realestateskills?sub_confirmation=1 #rehabbinghouses #houseflipping #flippinghouses 📝 Disclaimer: This video is not personalized financial or legal advice for the viewer.
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