Today we are highlighting a fix & flip project in Las Vegas, NV from an experienced investor. We were impressed with their overall execution, and wanted to highlight some of the best practices that you can use to build a scalable flipping business. As a lender we have funded thousand of fix and flip loans, and we would like to think we have learned a few things along the way. Lantzman Lending is a hard money lender and did a loan for the client for $360,000 on a purchase price of $400,000 in July of 2025, and the property was sold in Nov 2025 for $595,000. The property went on the market in August of 2025, about 50 days from purchase.

What are some best practices utilized in this flip that you can apply to your next project?

Design Appropriately for the Price Point – Don’t over-design or under-design for the area. It may sound overly simplistic, but you should be looking for flips in the neighborhood that have sold for the price you are targeting and use those designs, ideas & themes when creating your plan. Every market has it’s limits or markets caps, and you don’t need to set a record for the sales price in the area in order to be successful.
Curb Appeal on the Front Matters Most – A flip can be beautifully renovated inside, but if the outside doesn’t look clean, modern, and well cared for, buyers will assume the interior is the same level of quality. This is the first impression — what potential buyers see when they drive by and gets the online marketing traffic in the door. While many investors often leave the back yard as a “blank slate”, smart investors make sure the curb appeal is clean and inviting,
Don’t Ignore Staging and Professional Photos – The markets are shifting, and inventory is increasing. This means more competition as we move towards a more balanced or even a buyers market. This means that presentation is key and buyers are at a premium. We see many investors and agents that list properties without staging and professional photos, and we believe strongly in not ignoring these very simple marketing tactics. You don’t need to break the bank with over the top staging, but find a good and affordable stager and photographer and use them religiously.
Keep it Neutral and Appeal to a Broad Audience – Keeping design choices neutral ensures the home appeals to the widest pool of buyers, which is essential in moderate-priced flips where demand is driven by practicality and broad taste. Neutral colors, simple finishes, and clean lines help buyers visualize their own furniture and lifestyle in the space. This approach reduces the risk of turning off potential buyers and supports faster marketability and stronger offers.
A Few Custom Upgrades on Design is All You Need – Keeping #1 and #4 in mind above, it is OK and recommended to add a few pops of design that help give your fix & flip a custom feel and show that you are paying attention to the detail and care about your business and your buyers. Some examples of features that we see regularly and are demonstrated in our feature fix and flip include:
- feature walls using tiling, wallpaper, or wood slats
- floating shelfs
- tiled backsplashes in kitchen and bathrooms
- built in cabinets in more places that just the kitchen
- Modern fireplaces in living and primary bedrooms
- upgraded appliances packages slightly above entry level
- ceiling fans and modern built in lighting throughout
Use Materials, Suppliers, & Vendors that you Know – If you want to scale your flipping business and remove a lot of the brain damage, then you need find reliable suppliers and construction vendors. This means that you need to find wholesale suppliers for the big tickets items to get discounted materials that are readily available and have a consistent quality. Also, you need to develop a rolodex of contractors, subcontractors, laborers for all the trades that you can rely on and will be available when you need them. For some flippers this a go-to contractor that works with investors and is priced reasonably, and for other investors this means self managing the project and hiring their own subs and laborers. These are vital pieces of the puzzle and often the most difficult to manage and maintain to develop a successful scalable business.
Stick to the Plan – First you must have a plan, then you must execute. Many investors dive into a projects without having a plan that is dialed in. We regularly see change orders, budgets that are “estimates” instead of actual bids, & cost overruns that creates issues. While we understand that there are always changes in construction, the ability to minimize these changes is crucial. This can be achieved through experience, applying some of the best practices in items #1 and #5 above, and also through proper upfront due diligence and inspections. Eliminating as much uncertainty from the equation as possible is essential.
Buy at the Right Price and Stick to your Margins – This is the last on the list, but definitely not last on importance. We cannot stress this enough, buying at the right price is of paramount importance in real estate investing. All of the other details help to maximize profit, but buying at the right price ensures you have enough margin to overcome any mistakes and inconsistencies along the way, taking losses can be devastating for new investor trying to build a business. Buying at the right price requires the discipline to stick to you guns during negotiations, and the experience/knowledge to know what the right price should be.

This Las Vegas fix & flip stands out as a textbook example of how disciplined planning, thoughtful design, and consistent execution can drive real profitability—even in a cooling, more balanced Clark County market. With inventory rising, days-on-market stretching, and buyers becoming more selective, successful investors are those who master the fundamentals: buy right, design for the price point, create strong curb appeal, leverage staging and professional photos, keep finishes neutral, add strategic custom touches, and work with reliable vendors who can deliver on time. This investor did exactly that—taking a $400,000 purchase to a $595,000 sale in just a few months—and their approach mirrors the best practices we see across thousands of flips we’ve funded at Lantzman Lending.

The Clark County Real Estate Market Update:

Clark County’s housing market is cooling into a more balanced, buyer-friendly phase this fall. According to the latest Las Vegas Realtors report for October, the median resale price of a single-family home in Southern Nevada was $474,370, essentially flat year-over-year and below this year’s $485,000 peak, while condos and townhomes sit at a median of $285,000, down about 9.5% from last October. Inventory has climbed sharply, with roughly 7,500 single-family homes and 2,600 condos/townhomes on the market without offers — up significantly from a year ago — pushing supply to more than four and a half months and putting more negotiating power in buyers’ hands. Marketing times have increased to 63 days in the month of October up from, up from 47 days 1 year ago in October (According to Redfin). Overall, prices are holding near record levels, but rising inventory, slower sales, and modestly longer market times suggest an important shift away from the frenzied seller’s market of recent years and toward a more sustainable climate for both buyers and investors.

If you’re gearing up for your next project or looking to scale your fix & flip business with a dependable lending partner, give us a call at Lantzman Lending. We’re direct, fast, flexible, and here to help you succeed. Call us at (858)720-0229 or email us at info@lanztmanlending.com

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