🏚 From Flooded Wreck to Profitable Flip — Inside Rhen Bartlett’s $100K Gamble
In this episode, we follow investor Rhen Bartlett through one of his riskiest renovations yet… a flooded, mold-infested house in Mobile, Alabama he bought for just $40,000. With plans to invest over $100,000 into the property, he breaks down how he’s turning it into a $265,000 showpiece.
You’ll see:
• The full walkthrough of the property pre-renovation
• Structural damage, flood aftermath, and what had to be fixed
• How Rhen’s team opened up the space for resale value
• Who the ideal buyer is (including a college student strategy)
• Real numbers: roof, windows, kitchen, flooring, and more
• Whether you’re into house flipping, creative investing, or just love seeing a good before & after, this one’s for you!
✅ Takeaways
• Bought for $40,000 after flood damage
• $100,000 renovation budget
• Target resale: $265,000
• Ideal buyers: first-time families or college student rental setup
• Flip style: open concept, Southern charm touches, all new systems
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro – Back with Rhen in Mobile
0:38 Why this neighborhood is flipping gold
1:30 A $40K house in this market?!
2:10 Structural flood damage
3:00 What $100K in reno actually covers
5:00 Opening up the space + southern design
6:30 Custom kitchen + cost breakdown
8:00 LVP flooring, paint, mold remediation
9:25 Who buys homes like this?
10:45 4 Bed / 2.5 Bath finished layout
11:30 Where to connect with Rhen
💬 Comment Prompt
What’s the biggest risk you’d take on a $40K house?
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