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Flipped vs. Rehabbed -- Is There a Difference? I say: YES
Flipped vs Rehabbed
With more and more homes being sold to investors, there are a lot of houses being flipped in today's real estate market.  Not to say there's anything wrong with that . . .
I've seen "flipped" houses, and "rehabbed" houses.  And while a rehabbed property might also be flipped, a flipped house doesn't necessarily have to be rehabbed.
There's nothing wrong with earning a living, or making money.  But, what I've noticed recently are the "fix and flips."  Perhaps a property is swooped up for a good price in a distressed sale situation.  The owner has no intention of living there, and does  put in some sweat equity/elbow grease.  Then places the property back on the market.
If done correctly, the home will look great.  If done incorrectly, the home will look like a rental property.
Some of fix and flip homes I've toured with clients are TERRIBLE.  The quality of work is just not there, and it's noticeable. 
The homes are dated with maybe '70's cabinetry (or earlier), counter-tops have gold leaf veining running through the Formica, dark wood floor board and door frame modeling, aluminum cased windows, fluorescent light fixture dangling in the kitchen.  Oh sure, the carpet is new -- covering hardwoods -- there ... more

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