Where to Find Your Next Fix and Flip Project
Finding a great fix and flip opportunity is often the hardest part of the process, but it’s also the most important. The right property sets the tone for your timeline, budget, resale value, and ultimately, your profit.
So where do successful investors actually find these deals? Whether you’re brand new or scaling your portfolio, here are seven ways to find your next fix and flip project.
Work With Local Wholesalers
Wholesalers specialize in finding off-market properties at deep discounts. They negotiate directly with motivated sellers and pass those deals on (for a fee).
Pros: Fast access to deals, no marketing needed
Cons: Lower margins, sometimes less transparency on property condition
Tip: Network with wholesalers on social media, at meetups, or local real estate investor associations (REIAs).
2. Partner With a Real Estate Agent Who Knows Investors
Not every agent understands what makes a good flip. Look for those who:
Work with other investors
Know distressed property signs
Can alert you to estate sales, or fixer-uppers before they hit MLS
Build a relationship and reward speed and loyalty with repeat business.
3. Drive for Dollars
One of the most old-school and effect methods. Get in your car and look for:
Overgrown yards
Boarded-up windows
Mail piling up
Deferred maintenance
Note the addresses and contact the owners via mail, phone, or door-knocking.
4. Search Auction and Foreclosure Listings
You can often find great fix and flip deals at:
County foreclosure auctions
Bank owned (REO) property listings
Online auction sites
Just be sure to do your due diligence some auction properties don’t allow inspections.
5. Direct Mail Marketing
Reach out to absentee owners, pre-foreclosure leads, or inherited property lists with a postcard or letter offering to buy their home.
It’s a numbers game, but one deal can make a campaign worthwhile.
6. Check Online Platforms and Marketplaces
Sites like:
Zillow “Make Me Move” or “Fixer-Upper” filters
Facebook Marketplace
Craigslist
Local investor Facebook groups
These are often overlooked but can surface off-market or for-sale-by-owner deals.
7. Work With a Private Lender Who Sees Deal Flow
At Barnett REI Finance, we work with investors across the country and see hundreds of fix and flip projects each month.
Final Thoughts
Finding a fix and flip deal takes hustle, but with the right strategy, the right network, and the right lender, great opportunities are everywhere. Ready to start your next deal? Call Barnett REI Finance at 224-205-7266 today!