Flip or Rent? The Real Numbers on This $84K Deal

In this video, I break down my real approach to buying and holding real estate in 2025, from the perspective of an active real estate investor actually doing deals. We go over how I think about long-term investing, deal structure, and what actually matters when you’re building a real estate portfolio today. Here’s a no-BS guide to buying and holding real estate in 2025 from someone actually in the market. If you want my free underwriting calculator, contractor agreement, or full number breakdowns, follow and DM me on Instagram and make sure to like, comment, and subscribe. Mentorship Application https://go.valueaddinvestinggroup.com... Timestamps 0:00 Intro: buying & holding real estate in 2025 0:25 My background + why I bought this property 0:35 Picking your buy box (A/B/C/D areas) 1:15 Why this neighborhood + current investing goals 2:15 How I force appreciation & keep deals liquid 2:55 Why walking the property matters 3:20 Exterior walkthrough (curb appeal, siding, windows) 7:45 Interior walkthrough (floors, trim, roof, systems) 11:25 Big-ticket items investors miss (roof, HVAC, water heater) 12:30 Bathroom & bedroom scope of work 16:00 Kitchen + flooring plan 17:25 Converted garage / master bedroom strategy 19:30 Back-side issues (termite risk, trim, demo) 21:15 Financing structure & deal numbers 23:25 How I’m funding this deal 24:15 BRRRR risks & why refi fees matter 26:10 ARV, rent comps & conservative leverage 31:15 True cash flow breakdown (real numbers) 36:05 Why this deal still makes sense long term 40:05 Final thoughts + next steps Hope this adds value. Cam Burke Realtor / Investor DISCLAIMERS Any information or advice available on this channel is intended for educational and general guidance only. Cameron Burke shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any of the content available on this channel. Consult a financial advisor, Real Estate Professional or any other wealth management professional before you make investments of any kind. Although Cameron Burke and his affiliates take all reasonable care to ensure that the contents of this channel are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is.’ Cameron Burke makes no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on this channel. Any links to other websites are provided only as a convenience and encourages you to read the privacy statements of any third-party websites. All comments will be reviewed by the staff and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate. Comments which are off-topic, offensive or promotional will not be posted. The comments/posts are from members of the public and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cameron Burke and his affiliates. #RealEstateInvesting #HouseFlipping #RealEstateTips #FlippingHouses #BeforeAndAfter #wholesalingrealestate #realestate #renovation #realestateinvestor #realestateinvestment #commercialrealestateinvesting #commercialproject #rentingahouse #realestaterental