Wes, So far Lewis has given you the best advice, and as a flipper myself I know from experience that this board is hostile when it comes to flippers. There is a LOT of money to be made from flipping houses and if you can get a money man that is willing to split the profits I don't think you can go wrong. As home inspectors we have a Great advantage over the average guy flipping houses. We can tell if a property is worth investing in and if it will sale once the flip is complete. There is truth in spending as little money as possible in order to make the most profit. That does NOT mean that the final flip is dangerous or something for the buyer to beware. Most builders do the same thing in new construction which is known as lesser quality, but the price reflects what you pay for. The bottom line is flip your houses with safety and the knowledge that you are a home inspector and know what is correct and what is not. Most of the posters on this board would love to make the money you can make flipping houses but believe that only top quality materials, and repairs to the highest standards are acceptable. The mere thought of putting a 20 year shingle, low end appliances or a lesser quality carpet in a flip house screams rip off to the consumer. That is NOT reality in any consumer product made in this country including houses. How many products do you pay top prices for just to have it break due to a plastic part that the manufacture put in it to save money. Lesser quality is the norm in this country rather you like it or not. Wes, I think you have a good opportunity to make a lot of money and that is what makes this the GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD so go for it. I'm stepping down from my soap box now. Good Luck. Tony the diamond wearing flipper