02/18/2026 - Flipping at Scale: Building an In-House Project Machine

On this Project management Call, Travis showed how to scale 40–50 flips/year at ~$40K profit by focusing on geography, internal PM, and standardized systems. Key takeaways: operational control, disciplined financing, and repeatable processes drive margin protection and speed.

• Expanded into tertiary markets → less competition, higher margins.
• In-house PM → better quality, fewer lien issues, faster project completion.
• Standardized scopes, checklists, and three-tier design templates → ~9-day DOM.
• ReSimply, CompanyCam, QuickBooks → centralized ops, bookkeeping, and documentation.
• PM compensation: W-2 $60K + $500/project; capacity 5–12 jobs → aligns incentives with results.
• Financing: Kiavi/Renovo draws + private gap funding → accelerates rehab timelines.
• Vendor management: bidding, delivery, e-payments → control costs and accountability.
• Focused geography + internal systems > rapid expansion → efficiency and predictable profits.