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The House Flipping Framework

“With the Flipping Framework, you get my two decades of experience packed into easy, actionable guidance.

I believe that real estate investing can give anyone, at any income level, financial freedom if they follow the right steps. I wrote this book to make the fundamental steps you need to get started in investing accessible to anyone.”

About the Book

Most people treat a flip as a one-time payday. James shows it’s a repeatable system: transactional income you reinvest to grow a portfolio. With more than 3,500 flips behind it, The House Flipping Framework walks beginners and intermediate investors through every stage of a successful flip, published by BiggerPockets Publishing.

What's Inside

Get started with your first deals and find promising properties
Underwrite deals and avoid common pitfalls
Budget renovations and manage contractors, from scope of work to communication
Market and sell your flip, then reinvest for maximum profit
Fund your flips with passive partners and scale your portfolio

Where to Buy

Available in paperback, ebook, audiobook, and an Ultimate bundle.

Buy From Us (This will go to bigger pockets)

BiggerPockets Bookstore is the best place to order. It’s the only source for the Ultimate bundle (paperback, ebook, audiobook access, and all bonus content), and every order includes

Free shipping and a 30-day guarantee.

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From market breakdowns on On the Market to flipping, BRRRR, and passive-investing strategy on the main BiggerPockets channel, here are some of James’s most popular episodes and appearances.

What Readers and Investors are Saying

"This book is packed with actionable advice from one of the best in the business. James's dedication to helping others become better operators shines through every page. The House Flipping Framework is an invaluable tool for anyone in the house flipping game."

"The opportunity to learn from James should not be missed. He's probably the most knowledgeable investor in the industry and is a great teacher. His book is a must read for anyone interested in house flipping and value add investing."

"No one knows house flipping better than James Dainard. Over the years, we've watched him transform tired properties into beautiful masterpieces. Along the way, he's also selflessly taught others how to make big profits while transforming neighborhoods. If you want to gain the knowledge of one of the most successful house flippers out there, this book is your guide!"

"James Dainard is seriously one of the most successful investors that I've ever personally known, and I'm continually blown away by the systems and efficiency he's created in his flipping business. This book takes years of experience and lessons learned and boils it all down to an easy-to-understand yet extremely powerful framework that anyone can follow. It's a MUST READ for anyone who wants to shortcut their way to wealth through flipping."

"A lot of people can speak the language of real estate. James lives it, and he's lived it for 20+ years now. He's one of the few people who can speak to every facet of real estate, and we're all lucky he's decided to put his brain on paper for us. This is a must-read!"

"James has been a mentor to me for over a decade and I have had the pleasure of learning from him firsthand. His teachings have helped me make millions in revenue through my house flips and create a multi-million dollar rental portfolio."

Frequently Asked Questions.

Who wrote The House Flipping Framework?

James Dainard, real estate investor and co-host of BiggerPockets’ On the Market. It was published by BiggerPockets Publishing in 2024.

What formats is it available in?

Paperback, ebook, and audiobook, plus an Ultimate bundle available through the BiggerPockets Bookstore.

Where can I buy it?

The BiggerPockets Bookstore, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Bookshop, Hudson Booksellers, Target, and Walmart.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. It’s written for beginners and intermediate investors alike, covering every stage of a flip from finding deals to reinvesting profits.